10 Women Immigrants Who Changed Art, Thought, and Politics in the U.S. 03/20/2017 Hedy Lamarr, 1944. Publicity photo for The Heavenly Body. With the current attention to immigrants from both sides of the political fence, it seems pertinent to examine some of the women who came to the U.S. and then made changes from within our borders. Some sought to escape oppression in their homelands or were seeking new economic opportunities. Others may have been attracted to a place that boasts free thought and equal opportunity. Whether or not these dreams were realized, the following 10 women changed art, thought, and politics in the U.S. — and beyond. 1. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross (1926-2004) Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross was a Swiss-born psychiatrist and famous for her theory of the five stages of grief. She was also known for her work in the AIDS movement and hospice care. She moved to the United States in 1958. 2. Isabel Allende (1942-) Known for her many “magi...
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