When people think of influential figures in the world, male names like Bill Gates, Vladamir Putin and of course President Barack Obama usually come to mind. But the world of influence and power no longer belongs exclusively to men. Women now hold their place of power firmly in the world, and they are not giving it up any time soon. This list of ten of the most influential women in the America spans the arenas of politics, acting, sports, law, music, activism and more with all the names having one thing in common, they are instantly recognizable. These fierce, independent and incredibly influential female leaders are paving the way for young girls everywhere, showing that anyone, anywhere can fulfill her highest dreams.
1. Hillary Clinton
There was a time, shortly before current president Barack Obama took the political world by surprise that nearly half the nation would have bet the bank that the United States was about to usher in the first female president. It seemed almost inevitable. Mrs. Clinton has already made her mark as one of the most influential first ladies of our time along side Jackie Kennedy and Nancy Regan, and as a powerful senator and Secretary of State, but it appears that she may be gearing up for yet another presidential bid for …show more content…
Joyner-Kersee excelled in heptathlon and long-jump competitions despite having severe childhood asthma and went on to win three gold, one silver and two bronze Olympic medals. In a way, her brilliant athleticism ushered in a new golden age for women athletes everywhere and sparked hopes in the minds of young girls who dreamed of being the greatest runner in the world, or Nascar driver, or tennis player. Most importantly, she showed women everywhere that adversity is nothing more than a stepping