The Women's March of 1970

The Women's March of 1970, also known as the Women’s Strike for Equality, was a significant event in the women's liberation movement in the United States. On August 26, 1970, over 50,000 women marched in cities across the country, with the largest demonstration taking place in New York City. The march, organized by feminist leaders like Betty Friedan, demanded gender equality in the workplace, education, and reproductive rights. It also called for the enforcement of laws against sexual discrimination and the right to legal abortion. The event marked a pivotal moment in the fight for women's rights and helped bring national attention to issues of gender inequality.