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In your own words, explain the historical and cultural significance of International Women's Day in the U.S. How did it change the way women lived and worked in the United States?

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International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. The very first International Women's Day was held the following year on March 19th. Meetings and protests were held across Europe, with the largest street demonstration attracting 30,000 women. In 1913, IWD was moved to March 8th and has been held on this day ever since.

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