The history and meaning behind Women's History Month colors

Women's History Month celebrates women's contributions to history and present-day society.

The month of March has gone purple, green and white in honor of the women who've paved the way.

The colors were adopted for the first celebration in 1978 , then became a symbol in the years to follow.

White is said to calm and comfort us, as well as have an uplifting effect.

Gold was also a popular color for American suffragists.

Purple, white, and green are also popular colors during Women's History Month.

Today is celebrating women across generations who have made history.