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10 memorable women you may not have heard of
Margaret Bourke-White, fully dressed in a leather, fleece-lined flight suit — camera in hand — stands at the ready by an airplane propeller in this 1943 photo. Bourke-White was the first female photojournalist for LIFE magazine, making some of the most memorable images of the 20th century. She had an amazing career of many firsts and fearless assignments in a traditionally male-dominated line of work. (Photo: Bettmann/Getty Images)
From trailblazing photojournalist Margaret Bourke-White to America’s first female doctor, Elizabeth Blackwell, take a look back at 10 female historical pioneers you should know about.
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