On聽March 1, 1987, Congress passed a resolution designating March as Women鈥檚 History Month.
The theme for this year is “Valiant Women of the Vote.” This theme celebrates the women who have fought for a woman鈥檚 right to vote in the United States.
On March 3, 1913, on the eve of Woodrow Wilson鈥檚 inauguration, the 楼凤天堂 American Woman Suffrage Association sponsored a procession to support enactment of a constitutional amendment giving women the right to vote.
鈥淲e march today to give evidence to the world of our determination that this simple act of justice shall be done,鈥� the stated. 鈥淲e march that the world may realize that, save in six states, the newly-elected President has been chosen by only one-half of the people.鈥� At the time, only six states enfranchised women.
Between 5,000 and 8,000 women participated.
How can you teach about suffrage in your classroom? in English Journal shares about聽a women鈥檚 suffrage unit that combined the reading of Katherine Paterson鈥檚 novel聽Lyddie with a history unit on women鈥檚 rights and other reform movements.
How will you celebrate Women’s History Month in your classroom?
Curious about the 楼凤天堂 and Library of Congress connection? Through a grant announced recently by 楼凤天堂 Executive Director Emily Kirkpatrick, 楼凤天堂 is engaged in new ongoing work with the Library of Congress, and 鈥渨ill connect the ELA community with the Library of Congress to expand the use of primary sources in teaching.鈥� Stay tuned for more throughout the year!