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"Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it" philosopher george Santayana warns us. Each country has their own history which has resulted in the role they now play in international relations or their current standing in the world. As such an important factor, history is a mandatory subject in most schools. Besides learning history in school many find other more interesting ways to brush up their knowledge on the things of the past such as watching documentaries or watching historical films, reading historical novels or autobiographies and visiting museums. One such museum could be the Women's history museum. Historically women have played an important role from taking part in historical decisions, for example Queen Isabella of Spain whose patronage of Christopher Columbus made his trips to the New World possible, to assisting in battles, Mary Hayes McCauley earned the name Molly Pitcher by carrying water to the men in the battle of Monmouth in 1778. There are also those who influenced the arts such as Loisa May Alcott and Jane Austin. Women were also known to change or affect history by influencing men of power; Abigail Adams, First Lady to John Adams, she influenced American politics through her letters to her husband. The Women's History Museum is a great place to learn about all these women and many more whose presence has either altered the course of history or have added to the world of science and arts. Women, however, have not always had the position in the world today. In the past women not only didn't have the right to vote they didn't even have the right to express their opinions openly, or get an education or a job. Women could not walk around freely nor did they have the opportunity to choose who they wanted to marry. Women were traditionally treated as second class citizens and many basic human rights were refused to women for many years. A women museum would be a great way to commemorate the fight women put up to finally take the position they deserve. The women's suffrage movement is an important part of women's history and needs to be recognized as such. It is also important to recognise those who took part in this battle; Susan B. Anthony, a feminist who spent more than 50 years fighting for women's rights and Frances E. Willard, educator, reformer, lecturer, and women's suffrage supporter. A Women’s history museum is needed to showcase the important role women have played throughout history. The National women commission will present a report to Congress in November 2016 addressing the question of whether or not a Women’s history museum in America is needed as well as whe it could be situated and which women will be apart of the exhibition. The National women commission will solicit ideas and input from women of all ages and walks of life, in addition to leading authorities and experts on women’s history, professionals from the museum and curatorial fields, prominent American women, and influential women’s organizations from across the country.
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