Discover the Women of the Hall
These are the Inductees of the National Women’s Hall of Fame. Select any of the women to discover their stories and learn how they have influenced other women and this country.
Dorothy H. Andersen
Pediatrician and pathologist who was the first to identify cystic fibrosis and developed a simple, definitive diagnostic test for the disease.
Tenley Albright
The first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating. Named one of the “100 Greatest Female Athletes.” A successful surgeon and leader in blood plasma research, she works in international efforts to eradicate polio.
Faye Glenn Abdellah
First nurse to hold the rank of Rear Admiral and the title of Deputy Surgeon General for the United States. She developed the first tested coronary care unit. A national pioneer in nursing research, she has authored or co-authored more than 150 publications and helped change the focus of nursing from disease-centered to patient-centered.