Here's the Program for Our Gala Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage and 100th Birthday of the League of Women Voters
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We Stand on Their Shoulders: First Video of a Series by the National Archives Foundation #RightfullyHers
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The 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 MoreLWV Article for The Bottom Line News and Views February 2020
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It 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 MoreThe League of Women Voters at 100: An Enduring Legacy of Grassroots Activism (Video)
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Happy 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 MoreCelebrate 100 years of Women's Right To Vote at your Local Library!
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Upcoming 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 MoreJanuary-March newsletter hot off the press!
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Our latest edition of The Leaguer, expertly designed by Pete Skoro with materials compiled by Dianne Judd. You will find informative articles written by our board members, and details about many exciting events coming up in the days, weeks and months ahead. Click title/image to read more…
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