While Tennessee ratified the 19th Amendment on August 18, August 26 was the day the Secretary of State signed the proclamation granting American women the right to vote. In 1972, President Nixon declared August 26 Women's Rights Day, later renamed Women's Equality Day.
Covid-19 has changed recognition and celebration of the centennial of the women's right to vote. I already attended a Zoom lecture and just signed up for a four-part webinar.
I've read some thought-provoking articles on the fight for suffrage.
Here's one from The New York Times and another from Jezebel.
Jeff told me today is also National Dog Day, and here are some suggestions to celebrate. Lola had two long walks today in beautiful weather for her celebration.
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