March is Women's History Month
About Women's History Month
Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9 which designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month.” Between 1988 and 1994, Congress passed additional resolutions requesting and authorizing the President to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month. Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields.
Celebrating Women in Arizona
In 1999, Arizona inaugurated five female statewide office holders — marking the first time women held all statewide elected offices in United States history. In 1912, Arizona became the tenth state to grant women full voting rights. This historic moment took place nearly eight years before United States Congress ratified the 19th Amendment and granted women the right to vote nationally.
Democrats of Casa Grande Meetings
The next meeting will be on Thursday, April 25, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Sign in at 6:00 for a virtual social time.
Use the contact info below or click on the blue button to register for the next meeting.
demsofcasagrande@gmail.com - 520-251-8247
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Zoom meetings continue
Plan to attend our next meeting on Thursday, April 25, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.