May 04, 2022
The abbreviation Mrs. contains an r because it originally stood for “mistress”—long before “mistress” became used primarily in descriptions of extramarital affairs.
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Why Is Women’s History Month Celebrated in March?
Each March, Americans celebrate National Women’s History Month: a chance to recognize women’s varied, and often under-recognized, accomplishments throughout history. It is celebrated with television specials, political speeches, classroom learning initiatives, and (more recently) social media posts
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