November 3: TODAY'S INSPIRING WOMEN

Elizabeth Paschel Hoisington

Elizabeth Paschel Hoisington, a United States Army officer who was one of the first two women to attain the rank of brigadier general, was born today in 1918.

Vilma Santos, a Filipino actress and politician, was born today in 1953. She served as governor of Batangas for three consecutive terms and as mayor of Lipa for also three consecutive terms.

DEEPER DIVE

Learn more about the life of Rose Elizabeth Bird.