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From: The Washington Times
Date: 19970320
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On March 13, The Washington Times ran a picture of first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton and Secretary of State Madeleine Albright marking International Women's Day ("Women preside on their day"). This day has a history.

It was established under the influence of the Russian Revolution of 1905 by Clara Tselkin, a leading German communist, at a conference in Copenhagen. After the seizure of power by the Bolsheviks in Russia, this day was proclaimed by the Central Committee of the Communist Party as International Women's Day. It was to be celebrated in March as a day to acknowledge ...

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