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Joint Resolution of Congress, 1971 designating Women's Equality Day

Joint Resolution of Congress, 1971 Designating August 26 of each year as Women’s Equality Day

WHEREAS, the women of the United States have been treated as second-class citizens and have not been entitled the full rights and privileges, public or private, legal or institutional, which are available to male citizens of the United States;

and WHEREAS, the women of the United States have united to assure that these rights and privileges are available to all citizens equally regardless of sex;

and WHEREAS, the women of the United States have designated August 26, the anniversary date of the certification of the Nineteenth Amendment, as symbol of the continued fight for equal rights;

and WHEREAS, the women of United States are to be commended and supported in their organizations and activities,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that August 26th of each year is designated as Women’s Equality Day, and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation annually in commemoration of that day in 1920, on which the women of America were first given the right to vote, and that day in 1970, on which a nationwide demonstration for women’s rights took place.

Suffrage in 60 seconds

Suffrage in 60 Seconds

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There are currently 22 episodes that span the last 100 years in Women's suffrage/. This series is published by the National Park Service.

British suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst. .40 seconds of live footage

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Crusage for the Vote
This site showcases primary sources, educational resources and the history of the Women's Suffrage Movement
Discovering Women's History Online
Discovering American Women’s History Online is an invaluable resource on suffrage and many other topics, includes links to many collections
Schlesinger Library
Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America is the primary archival center for suffragists’ collections, with research guides
Siletn Films and Saffragettes
The fight over "woman suffrage" was a hugely popular topic in the early days of silent film. Dozens of short comedies satirized suffragism, showing wayward, sometimes violent women who unsuccessfully experiment with male roles and power,
Suffrage Items at the Smithsonian
The Smithsonian has a collection of memorabilia from the Suffrage Movement. These items can be seen here along with some history on each one.
Woman Suffrage and the 19th Amendment (National Archives)
Beginning in the mid-19th century, several generations of woman suffrage supporters lectured, wrote, marched, lobbied, and practiced civil disobedience to achieve what many Americans considered a radical change in the Constitution – guaranteeing women the right to vote. Some suffragists used more confrontational tactics such as picketing, silent vigils, and hunger strikes.