History is important.

It documents what we need to know and should know. On July 20, 1848, in Seneca Falls, New York, the first Women’s Rights Convention approved a Declaration of Sentiments. It was drafted by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who modeled it after the Declaration of Independence as she declared the commitment to women’s rights.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men and women are created equal… In entering upon the great work before us, we anticipate no small amount of misconception, misrepresentation or ridicule.”

She covered it all, from property rights, protection in marriage and divorce, and the broadening of employment and educational opportunities.

I invite you to visit this site and spend some time with the many articles, images, and videos that share these important moments in the history of women’s fight to vote in America.

Although this first article was written by Arlene Balkansky on July 11, 2019, the information is still relevant. The only change is that this is the 106th anniversary of the 19th Amendment.

Library of Congress Blogs

Now take a few moments and open the three other links. I enjoyed the timelines because they show the years that each step took to show progress in the American women’s rights movement. Years and more years.

Shall Not Be Denied: Women Fight for the Vote: a Major Library of Congress Exhibition

19th Amendment: Topics in Chronicling America

Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Topics in Chronicling America

Nancy Werner
Advocacy ERA