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International Women’s Day, 2015: Ten Ways that Women Have Shaped Johnson & Johnson

Some of the amazing women from Johnson & Johnson history pose for a photo circa 1900. From our archives.
Since its origins in 1911, International Women’s Day has been a day to recognize the leadership of women and to mark their economic, political and social achievements. This year’s theme is Make it Happen, and women have been making things happen at Johnson & Johnson since our founding in 1886. In recognition of the contributions of women everywhere, here’s a look at ten ways that women have shaped Johnson & Johnson.
1. 1886: Women helped start the company! When Johnson & Johnson was founded in 1886, eight of our first 14 employees – more than half! – were women. Those employees w
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