Sunday, August 1, 2021

Great Women in History


I love researching famous women in history. I knew them all but three.  

Sacagawea:   Sacagawea was a Lemhi Shoshone woman who, at age 16, helped the Lewis and Clark Expedition in achieving their chartered mission objectives by exploring the Louisiana Territory. Wikipedia
SpouseToussaint Charbonneau (m. 1804–1812)

Ruby:  Ruby Nell Bridges Hall (born September 8, 1954) is an American civil rights activist. She was the first African-American child to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana during the New Orleans school desegregation crisis on November 14, 1960.
Born: Ruby Nell Bridges; September 8, 1954 ...
Nationality: American
Occupation: Philanthropist, activist

Frida had me stumped too.  I think this is Frida Kahlo they are referring to:
Kahlo was born to a German father of Hungarian descent and a Mexican mother of Spanish and Native American descent. 
Here are some fascinating facts about her life.
  • Frida didn't always want to be an artist. ...
  • Frida was six when polio led to disability. ...
  • A major accident changed her life. ...
  • She painted her injuries and disabilities. ...
  • She had a turbulent marriage with famous Mexican Painter, Diego Rivera.
Born: July 6, 1907 Mexico
Died: July 13, 1954 Mexico
Notable Family Members: spouse Diego Rivera
Notable Works: “Frieda and Diego Rivera” 

Starting to plan next year's vacation

With the Canadian Dollar/US Dollar exchange rate at 1.40 before the credit card surcharge, we've decided to stay in Canada next year.  W...