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On Wednesday August 26th, local LWVABC members organized a noon bell-ringing and car parade to celebrate the Centennial of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. Click Read More to enjoy the pictures:
Read MoreOn Wednesday August 26th, local LWVABC members organized a noon bell-ringing and car parade to celebrate the Centennial of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. Click Read More to enjoy the pictures:
Read MoreThe National Archives Foundation launches the first video in a series about the women’s suffrage movement and its lasting impact on future generations. As part of a larger initiative in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, and in support of the National Archives exhibit, "Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote," this series illustrates the sacrifices women have made for equality throughout history and the continued importance of civic participation. Learn more: archivesfoundation.org/women
Read MoreIt was a particularly hot day on August 18, 1920 in Nashville. If Tennessee voted to ratify the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, women of the United States would finally be granted the right to vote. Ratification looked dim. First term legislator, Harry Burns, from the eastern mountains — an anti-suffrage district — had been a reliable anti-suffrage voter throughout the two months of intense lobbying around ratification. That day he headed to the floor to vote, then opened up a letter just received from his mother. It was brief. It just said, “Dear Son: Hurrah and vote for suffrage and don’t keep them in doubt…. Don’t forget to be a good boy and help Mrs. Catt… with lots of love, Mama”. He switched his vote to favor the franchise for women.
And so it was, by only one vote, that Tennessee became the 38th state to ratify women’s suffrage.
Read MoreHappy 100th to you all!
The National League of Women Voters and the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin were both founded on February 14, 1920.
Here’s the video created by the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin honoring LWV and LWVWI on their 100th birthdays! The video contains wonderful historical pictures and information…a good watch!
Read MoreUpcoming 19th Amendment Events at a local library near you! Events will include a book discussion of Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote by Elaine Weiss and A Screening of Her Presentation at The National History Center. Proudly sponsored by Local Libraries and League of Women Voters ABC Chapter.
Read MoreBy Jo Bailey, Member — League of Women Voters of Ashland and Bayfield Counties
Did any of you voters (or even non-voters) know that The Nineteenth Amendment (XIX) to the US Constitution prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex? It was ratified on August 18, 1920 and certified by the US Secretary of State on August 26, 1920…
Read MoreMonday, June 10th, 6 p.m.
League of Women Voters of Ashland & Bayfield Counties
Celebrate the 19th Amendment!
The League of Women Voters of Ashland and Bayfield Counties is a nonpartisan political organization whose main objective is to promote political responsibility through the informed and active participation of all citizens in government at all levels, especially locally. Making Democracy Work!
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