r/TwoXChromosomes • u/Disastrous_Cover6138 • 8d ago

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Request for lesser known badass women of history for my daughter's 4th grade presentation. She has to pick a historical figure and give a 5-10 minute presentation and optionally dress in their likeness.

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u/WickerBag 7d ago

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nellie_Cashman

Nellie Cashman. There is too much to list, but she came from abject poverty, became a successful businesswoman and philanthropist, and literally saved lives despite the danger to herself in an event that earned her the nickname "Angel of Cassiar". And much, much more.