List of American women's firsts

This is a list of American women's firsts, noting the first time that an American woman or women achieved a given historical feat.

Inclusion on the list is reserved for achievements by American women that have significant historical impact.

17th century 18th century 19th century: 1800s • 1810s • 1820s • 1830s • 1840s • 1850s • 1860s • 1870s • 1880s • 1890s 20th century: 1900s • 1910s • 1920s • 1930s • 1940s • 1950s • 1960s • 1970s • 1980s • 1990s 21st century: 2000s • 2010s • 2020s See also References

Harriet Tubman c1885
Victoria Woodhull c1870
May Sutton
Edith Newbold Jones Wharton
Jane Addams
Georgia Neese Clark Gray
Tenley Albright in Tokyo 1953
Judy Garland at Greek Theater
Anthony dollar coin
Sally Ride was the first American woman to become an astronaut.
Aretha Franklin
Official portrait of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , 2007
Kathryn Bigelow at 82nd Academy Awards
Official portrait of Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen , 2015
Hillary Clinton, first woman nominated by a major political party for president
Official portrait of Vice President Kamala Harris , 2021.