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2017 Women Making History Awards

Washington, D.C.

On Tuesday, May 16th, the National Women's History Museum hosted the Women Making History Awards - Washington, D. C. that commemorated the achievements of women, generated awareness of the importance of preserving women’s history, and highlighted the need for a women’s history museum on the National Mall.

Honorary Co-Chairs

The Honorable Carolyn Maloney (D-NY)
The Honorable Ed Royce (R-CA)

Honorees

Laura Bush, former First Lady of the United States, is an advocate for literacy, education, and women’s rights.

Laura Bush

Diane Rehm is a native Washingtonian who began her radio career in 1973 as a volunteer for WAMU 88.5, the NPR member station in Washington, D.C.

Diane Rehm

Charles F. Bolden Jr. was selected as an astronaut in 1980. During his 14 years as an astronaut, the South Carolina native logged more than 680 hours in space during four space shuttle missions, twice as commander and twice as pilot.

Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden (USMC, Ret.)

Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught, USAF, Retired, is President Emeritus of the Board of Directors of the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation, Inc.

Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught (USAF, Ret.)

Faye C. Laing, MD has been an academic radiologist for more than 40 years. Her academic career interests have focused almost exclusively to advancing diagnostic ultrasound.

Faye Laing, M.D.

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