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Women rise in 1929 as feat and fame crown efforts
A survey of 1929 highlights women breaking barriers in science law aviation and arts. Ruth Hanna McCormick Edith Nourse Rogers and Julia Peterkin lead among political and literary achievers while Amelia Earhart and Louise Thaden push aviation records. Blanche Green tops business salaries, Curie and Sabin receive honors, and women athletes shine amid advancing social roles.
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Florence P. Kahn
Medill McCartick
Illinois
Senate
Ruth Pratt
New York
Ruth Alexander
San Diego
Bobbie Trout
Lélinor Senith
Uist
Thaden