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Hey did you know that today is the anniversary/birthday of Girl Scouts? Here’s some info about the founder:

“Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouts in the United States, was a remarkable achiever. She set high ideals for the world and for her fellow women. During a time when women were restrained by society, Juliette Gordon Low set a precedent for young women to follow even today.

Juliette Gordon was born in Savannah, Georgia on Halloween (October 31) in 1860. She was a bright and talented girl known to her friends and family as Daisy. Her cheerful personality encouraged the respect of all of her peers, however Juliette had her own cross to bear. Throughout her life struggles with her hearing gradually worsened, but Juliette never let these obstacles stand in her way”

It seems that Julie was way ahead of her time, a true feminist before we even knew what the word was. The very first US Girl Scouts troop meeting was held in 1912. Their first concern was aiding the war effort in their local Savannah, Georgia community. These young women were able to actively participate as valued citizens who were concerned about their future.

The first American Girl Scout handbook reflected many stereotypes of the time, making many references to the arts of “housewivery.” However, there was a marked emphasis on ecology and physical fitness which attended to the promise of a new American girl in the years to come.

We at Your Personal Posters are pleased to acknowledge this important date in U.S. women’s history. We also want you know about our new Famous Girl Scouts Poster. We have found a number of famous women who started their careers as Girl Scouts and have crafted them onto a poster that celebrates the unique contributions these famous women have made to American society.

If you started out as a Girl Scout many years ago and fondly remember the camp-outs and hiking, then perhaps you should get a Famous Girl Scouts poster. Or maybe your daughter is currently earning her Camera Shots badge or sold the most cookies in her troop this year. Then she deserves the recognition that a Famous Girl Scouts poster brings. In fact, she’ll be in excellent company, as the Famous Girl Scouts posters features Katie Couric, Mariah Carey, Laura Bush, and Martha Stewart are among the famous girl scouts featured on our poster.

Go to our website and see for yourself the specialness that our posters bring to those you love and want to honor. In fact, because I was a former Girl Scouts (yup, made it into Cadettes, if you can believe that!), I will extend a special 15% off discount and a free photo upload (a $10 value!) now through April 15th. Enter in code “Girl Scouts15″ for your discount.

OK, so on this day in 1898, a fellow by the name of J.W. Smith patented the lawn sprinkler. Interesting only because he was an African American and also for the fact that no one is even sure that he actually was the first to patent the lawn sprinkler, let alone what his actual name was. Different sources say he was J.S. Smith, while others report him as J.H. Smith.

The point of all this is that much of Black American history is being lost or tossed aside at a rapid pace. Add to that the pernicious plague of racism in culture and history and that’s a recipe for disaster, IMHO. However, if you are interested in celebrating the history of your family members, then look no further!

At YourPersonalPoster.com, we have posters that celebrate African American Moms, Dads and Women, plus all types of professions, hobbies, interests and schools. So, if you would like to preserve some African American history of your own, visit our site and order a poster today for those special people in your family.

For instance, our Famous African American Moms poster features Madam C.J. Walker, Alice Walker, Marian Wright Edelman, Toni Morrison, and five others. The Famous African American Dads poster highlights Barack Obama, Denzel Washington, Colin Powell, Louis Armstrong and five more famous dads. And the YouGoGirl African American poster showcases Harriet Tubman, Audre Lorde, Sheryl Swopes, Maya Angelou and seven more incredible women of note.

In fact, order one before April 10th and receive 10% off and FREE shipping (a $6.95 value!). Just enter in code “AAHistory10.” Remember, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Graduation on looming large on the gift giving horizon, so plan ahead and get the gift that makes them feel very special and makes you a “Gifting Hero!”

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The merry month of March marks (how’s that for alliteration?) Women’s History Month. In 1981, the U.S. Congress passed a resolution establishing National Women’s History Week. The week was chosen to coincide with International Women’s Day, March 8. In 1987, Congress expanded the week to a month. Every year since, Congress passes a resolution for Women’s History Month in March, and the President issues a proclamation.

Before the 1970’s, the topic of women’s history was largely missing from general public consciousness. To address this situation, the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women initiated a “Women’s History Week” celebration in 1978 and chose the week of March 8 to coincide with International Women’s Day.

The celebration was met with positive response, and schools began to host their own Women’s History Week programs. The next year, leaders from the California group shared their project at a Women’s History Institute at Sarah Lawrence College. Other participants not only became determined to begin their own local Women’s History Week projects but also agreed to support an effort to have Congress declare a national Women’s History Week.

In 1981, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Rep. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) cosponsored the first Joint Congressional Resolution proclaiming a “Women’s History Week.”

In 1987, the National Women’s History Project petitioned Congress to expand the celebration to the entire month of March. Since then, the National Women’s History Month Resolution has been approved every year with bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.

Click here for information from the National Women’s History Project.

Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet

In 2009, the National Women’s History Project honors women who have taken the lead in the environmental or “green” movement. Rachel Carson, the founder of the contemporary environmental movement, serves as the iconic model of the theme, which recognizes scientists, engineers, business leaders, writers, filmmakers, conservationists, teachers, community organizers, religious or workplace leaders, or others whose lives show exceptional vision and leadership to save the planet.

I bring this up only because the very best way I know of to celebrate special women in your life is to design and order them a YouGoGirl Poster from our humble website. With luminaries such as author Gloria Steinem, astronaut Sally Ride, pilot Harriet Quimby (on the Anglo poster), how about putting your mom on one of these great posters?

Or with tennis pro Rosie Casals, labor activist Delores Huerta, singer/songwriter Joan Baez on the Hispanic poster, your favorite niece might be a good candidate for this outstanding gift.

Entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker, writer Maya Angelou, and Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders grace the African American poster and would be a rocking tribute to your best friend.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we will gladly extend a 20% discount on any YouGoGirl Poster. Use the code “WHMBlog20″ to get your discount today!