Wreaths Across America Celebrates Women's History Month


Women are remarkable individuals who have shaped history, controlled destinies, and sustained humanity. Whether behind the scenes or in front of the podium, women can be a source of strength and inspiration. Since the dawn of time, Mothers, sisters, daughters, and wives have conquered fear, pain, injustice, and uncertainty on their paths to service and success. That is certainly true of women who have chosen uniformed service to our nation.

With heartfelt gratitude, Wreaths Across America pays tribute to the women of our history and honors those who continue to blaze trails into the future. We’ll share the stories of their remarkable contributions to their communities and our nation during the month of March, Women in History Month.

Women’s History Month is the perfect time to visit the Wreaths Across America TEACH curriculum for students in grades K-12. Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, was also a nurse’s aide in Canada during World War 1. “Lady Lindy,” as she was named, opened the skies to women worldwide.

 

 

The Wreaths Across America TEACH curriculum is developed in partnership with other like-minded organizations, such as the American Rosie Movement™ (ARM). Rosie the Riveters, as they’ve come to be known, were ordinary women who stepped up to serve in and under extraordinary circumstances to help their nation.

          

History lessons abound with intriguing stories of service and success by women who were soldiers or healers, spies or confidants, rulers or attendants. Dr. Mary Edwards Walker shaped history during the Civil War. She was ridiculed most of her life for not conforming to the woman’s wardrobe standards of the day, preferring men’s clothing for comfort instead. Dr. Walker remains the only female Medal of Honor recipient.

           

Yet another historical figure to whom women owe a great deal is Susan B. Anthony, a champion for women’s rights, more specifically, the right to vote.

       

You can learn about these extraordinary women and so much more in the Wreaths Across America TEACH curriculum produced by another woman of note and lifelong educator, Cindy Tatum. Cindy retired in 2020 after twenty-six years as a Government and Economics High School teacher in Tennessee. As an American Gold Star Mother, Cindy is passionate about developing lesson plans that build character, develop respect, and provide a blueprint for community service. The lesson plans adhere to the National Council on Social Studies and state Common Core standards. The lesson plan downloads are free of charge.

Cindy is available for educational seminars, and on March 17, 2023, Cindy will introduce the TEACH Curriculum and engage with state educators in Maine during the PREP Virtual Conference. PREP (Penobscot River Educational Partnership) comprises twenty-six different school districts and higher education partners in the state of Maine.

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Women who are shaping the future through service to their communities and nation will also be featured during Women’s History Month by Wreaths Across America’s Executive Director, Karen Worcester, on Mission Matters on Wreaths Across America Radio every Wednesday at 10 AM and again at 7 PM (Eastern). 

Karen shares insightful conversations with women like Norma Donlon, wife of the first Medal of Honor Recipient from the Vietnam War, Roger Donlon. Norma was born in a Japanese Internment Camp during World War II and is a Gold Star Spouse, having lost her first husband in the Vietnam War. Karen also speaks with U.S. Navy Chief (Ret.) and Maine State Ambassador for the Military Women’s Memorial, Joy Ascuncion.

Also, during the month of March, Wreaths Across America Radio will broadcast live from the 15th Annual U.S. Army Women's Foundation Scholarship Awards and Hall of Fame Ceremony Wednesday, March 22nd.