The National Organization for Women (NOW) was founded in 1966 by a group of activists, including Betty Friedan, who is often credited as a key figure in its establishment. The organization was created to advocate for women's rights and promote equality in various aspects of society. NOW's founding was a response to the lack of progress in achieving gender equality, as outlined in Friedan's influential book, "The Feminine Mystique."
Brooklyn, now part of New York City, was founded as Breuckelen by Dutch settlers of New Amsterdam in 1646.
Harvard was founded by vote in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and is now located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Gemmy Insustries was founded in 1984 in Irving, Texas. Although it was founded here it is now based in another Texan town called Choppell. Here is where they make most of the products.
CFO Consulting was founded in 2007 in August. It was founded under the name of Campaign Finance Officers and has now been going for 6 years. More information can be found on this online by looking at golocalprov.
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Marquet and Jolliet founded what we now call the Mississippi River.
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Judaism was founded in and around the place now known as Israel.
St. Dominic of Guzman founded the Order of Preachers, now known as the Dominicans.
Viking Insurance was originally founded in 1971. In 2005 it was bought out by Sentry Insurance which was founded in 1904 and now has offices around the world.
The magazine Philosophy Now was founded in 1991. It is published every two months and is sold in a number of countries including UK, US and Australia.
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American Eagle Outfitters was founded in 1977. American Eagle Airlines, now known as Envoy Air, Inc., was founded in 1984.
Catholicism was founded by Jesus Christ. Until Protestantism, all Christians were what we now call Catholics.
Brooklyn, now part of New York City, was founded as Breuckelen by Dutch settlers of New Amsterdam in 1646.
Harvard was founded by vote in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and is now located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.