International Women's Day History
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How we got International Women’s Day and why it's important
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The idea behind a women’s day originated in U.S. with the American Socialist Party in the early 1900s .
It is observed on March 8 after a massive protest in Russia on Feb. 23, 1917 , that led to the country's eventual withdrawal from the war.
The United Nations officially recognized the day in 1977 .
McDonald’s in 2018 flipped its golden arches to a “W” on its social media accounts and even the sign at a store in California .
The marketing ploy was criticized online as an empty gesture and led to calls on the company to improve the working conditions of workers instead.
Ghodsee said commemorating International Women's Day is now more important than ever.
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