America The Beautiful: 10 Quotes From Powerful American Women

4th of July is a time for celebration: summer, freedom, and patriotism.

We should not forget about the sacrifices that our ancestors have made to create the beautiful country we live in today. From fighting for freedom from Great Britain to fighting for love and equality at Pride Parades, Americans across these 50 states have gone through a whirlwind of challenges. Let us not forget their perseverance in times of hardship to fight for what they believe in.

Women of our country especially, deserve an infinite round of applause for the hard work, love, and

Here are 10 quotes from strong American women who have made all the differences in our world:

1. Maya Angelou

2. Billie Holiday :

3. Marilyn Monroe :

4. Michelle Obama :

5. Sonya Sotomayor :

6.  Eleanor Roosevelt :

7. Rosa Parks :

8. Condoleezza Rice :

9. Katharine Hepburn :

10. Oprah Winfrey :