Simpson College History Department

Today, and everyday, we honor all women, all over the world for their achievements, struggles, sacrifices, and the constant battle for equality. Happy International Women's Day!

Join us to gain a better understanding about what is going on in Eastern Europe right now. We hope to see you there!

Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) advocated for abolition in America in the 19th century. He was an activist for many other causes in his lifetime, including suffrage for African Americans, and women's rights. #BlackHistoryMonth ow.ly/7zG450HL4hL

"True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice." - Martin Luther King Jr., 1957 thekingcenter.org history.com/news/martin-lu…

There were 14 seniors in the Historiography capstone class for Fall 2021. These students worked very hard to achieve a better understanding of history and to develop their own views on historical thought. Congrats to all of the seniors for a strong finish!

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Rosa Parks ignited the bus boycotts in Alabama in 1955. Read more about this in the posted link! history.com/this-day-in-hi…

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: World War I finally comes to an end on the 11th month, 11th day, and 11th hour of 1918. The poppy is a strong symbol of World War I. This day is now marked as Veterans Day. Read more in the posted link. history.com/this-day-in-hi…

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: FDR is elected for a fourth term as president of the United States, the only president to ever do so. (1944). history.com/this-day-in-hi…

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the doors of the Wittenberg Catholic Church in 1517. Read more about this in the posted link! history.com/this-day-in-hi…

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day, formerly known as Columbus Day. President Biden is the first United States president to acknowledge Indigenous Peoples' Day. His statement made a few days ago is attached in the link below. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Billie Jean King wins the "Battle of Sexes", proving women do belong in sports. history.com/this-day-in-hi…

From September 15th to October 15th, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. This date signifies the independence of five Latin American nations: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Read more about this important month below! history.com/topics/hispani…

Welcome back for the 2021-2022 academic school year! To the class of 2025, we are happy to have you here. History is a great major that will help you through many avenues of life. Come talk with us and we would be happy to discuss what all this major can provide for you!

TODAY IN HISTORY: Musician and singer, Prince, passed away today in 2016. history.com/this-day-in-hi…

TODAY IN HISTORY: The American Revolution began at the Battle of Lexington. Learn more here! history.com/this-day-in-hi…

TODAY IN HISTORY: Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Learn more about Lincoln in the link attached! history.com/this-day-in-hi…

TODAY IN HISTORY: The Eiffel Tower opened in 1889 in Paris, France. history.com/this-day-in-hi…

Women's right to vote was achieved in 1920 in America. Read more about the events surrounding the monumental success in this article below. ow.ly/eleu50DOwLT

Dorothea Dix transformed the nursing industry as well as was a strong activist for mentally ill as well as a rights activist for the indigenous population of America in the 19th century. ow.ly/mYDa50DOwyW

Jane Addams was a woman who advocated for women's suffrage, founder of the Hull-House (a home for immigrants in Chicago), and a peace activist, among many other things. womenshistory.org/education-reso…