Theresa Malkiel

Theresa Malkiel was a prominent American labor activist and socialist who played a crucial role in advocating for women's rights in the early 20th century. She is best known for proposing the first National Women's Day in the United States on February 28, 1909, as a means to honor the struggles of women for equality and labor rights. Malkiel's efforts were instrumental in inspiring the international recognition of Women's Day, which eventually evolved into the globally celebrated International Women's Day.