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Ida Tarbell, her investigative journalism led to the dismantling of the Standard Oil monopoly and set a standard for investigative reporting.

Martha Gellhorn, her coverage of major 20th century conflicts, including WWII, made her one of the first and most prominent female war correspondents.

Nellie Bly, her undercover work at the Women's Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell's Island exposed the poor conditions and treatment of patients, leading to reform.

Ida B. Wells, her investigative work and articles on the horrors of lynching brought national attention to the issue and the need for anti-lynching laws.

Diane Sawyer, her work on '60 Minutes' contributed to the format of investigative journalism on television, and she later became one of the most respected anchors in the industry.

Betty Friedan, her book led to a reawakening of the feminist movement in the United States and changed discourse about women in society.

Gloria Steinem, her journalism and co-founding of Ms. magazine have made her an icon of feminist advocacy and women's rights.

Katharine Graham, her decision to publish the Pentagon Papers in The Washington Post in 1971 was crucial in asserting press freedom and challenging the U.S. government.

Margaret Bourke-White, as one of the first female war photojournalists, she documented WWII and her photographs had a profound impact on the public.

Barbara Walters, her interviews and co-hosting duties on shows like 'Today' and 'The View' made her a pioneer for women in broadcast journalism.

Maria W. Stewart, as an African American woman journalist in the 19th century, she was a pioneer in writing about race, gender, and social justice.

Cokie Roberts, with more than 40 years in television and radio, her political reporting and analysis helped pave the way for women in political journalism.

Florence Kelley, her use of statistical data in journalism helped advocate for social reform, especially in labor laws and conditions for women and children.

Seymour Hersh, his investigative reporting on the My Lai Massacre exposed the grim reality of the Vietnam War and won him the Pulitzer Prize.

Christiane Amanpour, her international reporting has brought attention to crises and conflicts all around the world.

Ethel L. Payne, known as the 'First Lady of the Black Press', she reported on the civil rights movement and was an advocate for women's suffrage.

Katie Couric, her role as co-anchor of The Today Show and CBS Evening News made her a trailblazer for women in the news broadcasting industry.

Jill Abramson, the first female executive editor of The New York Times, she led innovations in digital journalism at the paper amid a time of industry transformation.

Rachel Carson, her book 'Silent Spring' led to a paradigm shift in public perception of the environment and the harmful effects of pesticides.