Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
The first suffrage picket line leaving the National Woman's Party headquarters to march to the White House gates on January 10, 1917.
Arlington County commemorates the brave women who fought for and earned their right to vote in the United States. Through struggle, persistence and determination they ensured that over 83 million women today are registered to vote and have a say in our government.
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This initiative is brought to you by Arlington County, its employee resource groups, and community partners.
This Week in 19th Amendment History: Suffragist Mabel Ping-Hua Lee
Over 100 years ago this week, a young suffragist named Mabel Ping-Hua Lee made history, leading one of the major women’s suffrage marches in New York City at age 16.
Writer, Suffragist, Feminist Icon: Louisa May Alcott
She blazed a path for female authors and thinkers to follow.
Angel of the Battlefield: Humanitarian Clara Barton
An enduring symbol of humanitarianism for her work during the American Civil War