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A Tribute to the Incredible Women of the South

Carrie Sprys
March 26, 2023

In 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared by a presidential proclamation that March 2-8 should be henceforth “Women’s History Week,” releasing the following statement: “Too often, the women were unsung, and sometimes their contributions went unnoticed,” he wrote. “But the achievements, leadership, courage, strength, and love of the women who built America were as vital as that of the…

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This blog was created to share a passion for all things Southern. For generations, those of us native to the South have taken great pride in our heritage, our traditions, and in the telling of our stories.

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