League of Women Voters of the Syracuse Metro Area

On this day! 💜

On this day in 1919, Congress approved the woman’s suffrage amendment and sent it to the states for ratification. Adding the amendment to the Constitution required ratification by three-fourths of the states, which at that time was 36 of 48.

The National Woman’s Party led by Alice Paul began sewing stars on a giant purple, white, and gold flag. Each time a state ratified the 19th Amendment, a new star would be sewn on the flag.

The 19th Amendment became law more than a year after Congress approved the amendment. The 36th state, Tennessee, voted to ratify on August 18, 1920. This image shows Alice Paul unfurling that flag from the suffrage headquarters on that day.

The Library of Congress is home to the NWP records and library collection.

Image: Photo shows a group of women waving their arms in celebration while the ratification banner with its 36 victory stars hangs from the balcony of the National Woman's Party headquarters. 1920. Photo by Harris & Ewing. National Women's Party Records, Library of Congress.

The Erie Canal Museum is hosting Women's History Walking Tours this summer. More info and link for reservations below.

League of Women Voters Board Member, Ciarrai Eaton, raised the pride flag over the Village of Fayetteville this morning to kick off June as Pride Month. The flag will fly all month to remind us that "Liberty and justice for all" truly means ALL.

Request a ballot today! Click the link to do it online! 📬
https://onondaga.gov/elections/request-a-ballot/

League of Women Voter's Syracuse Metro is proud to share that Zinad Abed, a student at Public Service Leadership Academy @ Fowler in Syracuse City School District, spent the afternoon in the Capital during session. This was part of the 25th annual Students Inside Albany conference sponsored by the League of Women Voters of New York State Education Foundation.

Today we remember those who fought for our rights and never returned home. We honor their sacrifice.

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SATURDAY, MAY 23RD from 1-3PM
Stop by Lush tomorrow afternoon. We'll be at the Destiny store to help you register to vote, share more about the League of Women Voters, or just say hello!