Women’s History Week was first established by President Jimmy Carter in 1980. He wrote, “From the first settlers who came to our shores, from the first American Indian families who befriended them, men and women have worked together to build this Nation. Too often, the women were unsung and sometimes their contributions went unnoticed.” The recognition week was expanded to Women’s History Month in 1987. At TCU, and across the country, the month of March now includes several events celebrating women and their accomplishments.