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Monday, November 27, 2023

The Pittsburgh Journalist Who Made a Profound Impact for Women Everywhere

It's been nearly a century and a half since Pittsburgh journalist, feminist, traveler, and philanthropist Nellie Bly kicked off her trip around the world in 72 days. It was her attempt to break the record found in Jules Verne’s novel, “Around the World in Eighty Days” and prove that women can be... Sign in to see full entry.

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