Timeline of women in religion in the United States

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Before 1776

19th century

Early 20th century

Late 20th century

1950s

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

21st century

2000s

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Rabbi Angela Warnick Buchdahl

2010s

2020s

See also

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