CNN Student News    Women's History Month with

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     March 4, 2008

(CNN Student News) -- March 4, 2008 Women's History Month LLOYD: It started as a day in the early 1900s, became a week in 1980 and about 20 years ago, Congress declared all of March to be Women's History Month; a time to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of women throughout U.S. history. Today, CNN Student News is shifting our coverage of the month-long event into high gear. CARL AZUZ, CNN STUDENT NEWS: And we're off... racing into Women's History Month with Danica Patrick. One of the fastest-driving women ever; certainly the most famous female in the racing world. The 26-year-old Patrick has a simple goal: to be a winner. In 2007, Patrick drove home 11, top-10 finishes, including third-place finishes in Texas and Nashville. And in the overall points standings, Patrick crossed the line in 7th place. Oh, and in 2005, she became the first woman ever to lead at a little race called the Indianapolis 500! All this after getting into racing because her sister was. And since then, Patrick has picked up work as a model as well as a model athlete. DANICA PATRICK: I'm so lucky. I have so many fans and so many people that cheer for me and, whether I'm having a good day or a bad day, and that really means a lot. AZUZ: A woman making history on the track, this Women's History Month. Promo LLOYD: Danica Patrick proves that gender doesn't matter behind the wheel. When she's racing around the track, she's just another driver. We've got a learning activity that lets students research how gender roles have changed for men and women over time, and the impact that those shifts have had. You can check it out at CNNStudentNews.com!

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