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Influential Women

CBS 2 and WCBSTV.com celebrates May as the Month of Women. Throughout history there have been so many incredible women who have contributed to the betterment of the world, be it through politics, entertainment, medicine, pop culture, philosophy, science, or sports. Though the list could go on and on, here are 55 women who have proved to have a great influence on modern world history as we know it.

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Oprah Gail Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954. She is a highly influential talk show hostess who has won several Emmy Awards. Recently she threw her support behind Barack Obama, Democratic Senator from Illinois, in his 2008 presidential candidacy.

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