A Woman President in Liberia...Who'da thunk it?

Liberia is beginning to piece itself back together. After its civil war, that lasted 14 years, and its recent presidental election it [Liberia] is working on getting back on its feet, as a country. Their new President, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, is beginning to bring the country together. She is working on bringing equal rights to all girls, school systems for all children, and clinics and wells to those who ask. Mrs. Johnson-Sirleaf is a definite people president, and the perfect woman to help Liberia in its time of need. Not only is she and intellectual educated at Harvard, athlete, nurturer, and so much more, she is also the first woman leader in Liberia. She has raised the registered amount of women voters to 51% from a mere 15%. She does, however, have a lot on her plate to clear. There is a an unemployment rate of 85%, and an illiteracy rate of 70%. Along with that, there is a severe lack of electricity, running water and sewage systems. Mrs. Johnson-Sirleaf made it clear to the people of Liberia that she would attempt to bring quick change to the citizens, however it is difficult because of the lack of funds, and immense debt. Many people doubt her, just because she is a woman. Mrs. Johnson-Sirleaf has asked the United States Peace Corps for aid from any teachers available to help. She firmly believes in asking the community what they want, and need. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is a woman who will make huge changes in Liberia, because she wants to help her people.
In America, during the 1920's two women, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, rallied for womens rights, and the right to vote. They too were people who had something to believe in, and wanted to help a cause. They never even considered a women president because at that time, women were considered incompetant, and at first were laughed at for even asking for the right to vote. It seems amazing that in Liberia, a woman has taken a stand, and become president.