March: Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month.  Pictured on the left is Susan B. Anthony, one of the most famous women in American History.  Why is she so famous?  She worked for decades to ensure women had the same rights as men, especially the right to vote.  

Her work eventually led to the adoption of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote.  Amazingly, it was adopted in 1920, over 130 years since the founding of the Republic.

If you care to know more about Ms. Anthony or any of the other famous American women we celebrate this month, check out one of our books, American Women Activists' Writings: An Anthology, 1637-2002, in the GV library.

Also, take a look at this interesting article Anthony's niece wrote about the women's rights movement in the late 1940's.