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How Women Won the Vote-Volume Equality Day is August 26 March is Women's History Month National Women's History Project How Women Won the Vote 1920 Celebrating the Centennial of Women's Suffrage 2020 Volume Two A Call to Action Now is the Time to Plan for 2020 Honor the Successful Drive for Votes for Women in Your State ENS OF THOUSANDS of organizations and individuals are finalizing plans for extensive celebrations for 2020 in honor Tof the 100 th anniversary U.S. women winning the right to vote. Throughout the country, students, activists, civic groups, artists, government agen- cies, individuals and countless others are prepar- ing to recognize women's great political victory as never before. Their efforts include museum shows, publica- tions, theater experiences, films, songs, dramatic readings, videos, books, exhibitions, fairs, pa- rades, re-enactments, musicals and much more. The National Women's History Project is one of the leaders in celebrating America's women's suffrage history and we are encouraging every- one to recognize the remarkable, historic success of suffragists one hundred years ago. Here we pay tribute to these women and to the great cause to which they were dedicated. These women overcame unbelievable odds to win their own civil rights, with the key support of male voters and lawmakers. This is a celebration for both women and men. Join us wherever you are. There will be many special exhibits and obser- vances in Washington D.C. and throughout the WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE nation, some starting in 2019. Keep your eyes open; new things are starting up every day. We Meneese Wall Meneese hope you'll be part of one or more. A ,C R S A OS TA AN 585 . N P O ERMIT ID PA P U.S. GE TA OS Santa Rosa, CA 95402 CA Rosa, Santa . O RG 730 Second Street #469 Street Second 730 -P N T FI RO ON National Women’s History Project History Women’s National 2 nwhp.org National Women's History Project A Call to Action he goal of this Gazette is to encourage people upcoming centennial. Women are rarely the focus of na- throughout the country to celebrate the 100th an- tional observances or holidays, so we want to make the niversary of American women gaining political most of this opportunity to place American suffragists Tfreedom. solidly in our nation’s history. The women’s suffrage movement culminated with the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Consti- A Diverse Movement tution on August 26, 1920. While many things have hap- pened since, in 2020 we want to focus on the suffragists The drive to win the vote was a broad and diverse and what it took for them to win basic civil rights for effort beyond the mass, mostly white, movement. There women. The Suffrage Movement expanded our democ- was a thriving suffrage movement in many black com- racy and served our nation’s interest, it is time to write munities but black women, particularly in the south, these women back into history. were barred from voting for decades after 1920. It wasn’t until passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 Ratification Centennials Approaching that their rights were finally upheld. The voting rights of Native American women were not recognized until Here we break down the national movement to help 1924. For Chinese American women, it was 1943, and people learn about women from their state, understand for Japanese and other Asian American women it was the state’s suffrage history, and mark the date each state 1952. Struggles for true equal rights continue. ratified the amendment. These upcoming ratification We also want this Gazette to recognize that many men centennials offer state residents another specific date to were suffragists, offering advice, raising money, and or- honor suffragists in addition to August 26. States played ganizing campaigns side by side with the women. We a critical role in the drive for equal suffrage, and each celebrate men’s support for women’s rights and the fact one produced brave, dedicated women and men who that male voters in the hundreds of thousands supported devoted themselves to winning equal rights for women. equal suffrage. In the end, male legislators throughout To encourage widespread participation, we also of- the country endorsed the measure and insured its ulti- fer hundreds of ideas, links and resources (with more mate victory. online) to help readers imagine their own local obser- This is an exciting chapter in American history, filled vances. Women in some states are already hard at work and offer examples and in- with tragedy and achievement, with larger than life personalities and earth-shaking spiration for those not yet organized. 2020 will see a diverse, decentralized national events. It rewards study, it offers entertainment and inspiration, and it features countless celebration which, like the suffrage movement itself, will depend on local initiatives and “ill-behaved” women who literally made history. Full victory for women is yet to be won limited funds. Unable to count on national political leadership, activists are enlisting state but we celebrate the remarkable achievement of suffragists who, 100 years ago, changed governments and civic organizations to take action and make official plans now for the the U.S. Constitution and brought women liberty and political power as voters. How Women Won the Vote Volume Two Women’s History is women’s right. It is an essential, indispensable heritage ORDER MORE COPIES TODAY from which we can draw pride comfort, Share your copy and order more to help prepare for the Suffrage Centennial in 2020. courage, and long range vision. Order from the NWHP at www.nwhp.org, web store. Single copies are free. Packets of 25 are $15 + shipping - Gerda Lerner A Special Gazette published by the National Women’s History Project LEAVE A First Printing June 2018 © 2018 National Women’s History Project. All rights reserved. Reprint inquiries welcome. LEGACY Edited by Robert P. J. Cooney, Jr., Assistant Editor: Marguerite Kearns, Co-Editors: Molly Murphy MacGregor, Leasa Graves Gerda Lerner was a scholar, author and historian who Thank you to all our national contributors spearheadedGerda Lerner was the a pioneer creation in theof thefield first women's graduate program in Design: Robert Cooney Graphic Design, Production: Vicki Dougan/Sales Promotion women’shistory. As historya scholar, in author, the U.S. and historian she National Women’s History Project 730 Second Street #469, Santa Rosa, CA spearheaded the creation of the first graduate 95402 707-636-2888 [email protected] WWW.NWHP.ORG Gerdaprogram Lerner in women's left a history legacy in of the supporting United States. women’s history through herShe generousserved as the donations Chair of theto the National National Women's Women’s History Project Cover Art by Meneese Wall (NWHP).History Project's We invite Advisory you Boardto leave and a shared legacy her with an ongoing monthly The cover image, Columbia, the female personification of the United States, was created by orexpertise one-time and monetary support generously gift to the NWHP. Or remember the NWHP Meneese Wall to commemorate the centennial of the women’s suffrage movement. Meneese in your will. is a graphic artist and designer based in Santa Fe, NM. Each image is available as a 9” x 12” signed art print and a 5” x 7” note card. Accompanying each of these works is a brief histori- cal background describing its significance within the struggle to win the right to vote. For more Ask your employer about matching funds. Lerner remembered the information visit Menesse Wall's website www.meneesewall.com or email her at Meneese@ NWHP in her will, and we are forever grateful. All contributions are meneesewall.com. fully tax-deductible. We are indebted to the Library of Congress and to Bryn Mawr College Library Special Collec- tions for the use of photographs from their Carrie Chapman Cat Collection. The suffrage leader’s Please donate today and support women’s history! scrapbooks hold a wealth of images including many of the leading women in the states. http:// NWHP P.O. Box 469 Santa Rosa, CA 95402 www.nwhp.org triptych.brynmawr.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/suffragists 707-636-2888 www.nwhp.org How Women Won the Vote nwhp.org 3 Supporters in Arkansas posed in front of the State Capitol on February 7, 2017, Women’s Primary Suffrage Centennial Day. They were reenacting a rally celebrating passage of the bill to allow Arkansas women to vote in primary elections in 1917. The event was followed by the Inaugural Arkansas Women’s History Month Festival, presented by the Arkansas Women’s History Institute www.arkansaswomen.org . Photo courtesy of the Arkansas State Archives, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage. Exciting Plans Under Way for the Suffrage Centennial ANY EXCITING EFFORTS are already Coalition holds annual Women’s Equality Day celebra- underway to celebrate women’s history tions and has collaborated with the Worcester Women’s and the Women’s Suffrage Centennial History Project and the League of Women Voters of M Needham. in 2020. From national organizations to state insti- th tutions to local groups, you'll find tremendous di- 2020 is not only the 100 anniversary of suffrage, but also the 200th birthday of Susan B Anthony. The suffrage versity, creativity, involvement and purpose here, leader was born in 1820 on a farm in Adams, Massachu- whether planned or already happening. setts. To commemorate her life, the Adams Women in an increasing number of states are organizing to see that the suffrage centennial is ap- propriately recognized.
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