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Carrie Chapman Catt

Ninety-six years ago today, Congress passed the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, and was sent to the states for ratification.

To mark Women’s History Month and to reflect on the League’s history, we recently spoke with some of our former presidents to hear about their best memories as well as their vision for the future of the League of Women Voters.

We're proud to celebrate Women's History Month and to celebrate a little of our own history, 95 years after our founding. How well do you know the League? Test your knowledge!

The League is not only a direct outgrowth of the suffrage movement; it is the product of early 20th Century thinking that trusted facts and expertise to reform corrupt government institutions.

How well do you know the League’s impact on Americans’ lives? Test your knowledge and learn more about just some of the League’s great accomplishments over the past 95 years!

In honor of our 95th anniversary, here's a list of six things Americans like you have in part because of the League's work at the local, state and national level.

Local members, supporters and online activists join together to work for a better America as the League celebrates 95 years.

In honor of League of Women Voters’ Day on February 14 – and that lesser known holiday, Valentine’s Day – here are seven vintage suffrage Valentines to remind us of the importance of the vote, both in 1920 and today.

In honor of the League of Women Voters' 95th anniversary, here are 10 ways the League has helped strengthen our democracy and ensure equality over the past century.

In celebration of Carrie Chapman Catt’s birthday, here are 10 inspiring facts about her life and legacy.