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2004-08-26 - 8:25 a.m.

Happy Women's Equality Day!

In 1971, this historic date was proclaimed to be observed yearly by a Joint Resolution of Congress:

"WHEREAS, the women of the United States have been treated as second-class citizens and have not been entitled the full rights and privileges, public or private, legal or institutional, which are available to male citizens of the United States; and

WHEREAS, the women of the United States have united to assure that these rights and privileges are available to all citizens equally regardless of sex; and

WHEREAS, the women of the United States have designated August 26, the anniversary date of the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, as symbol of the continued fight for equal rights: and

WHEREAS, the women of United States are to be commended and supported in their organizations and activities,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that August 26th of each year is designated as Women�s Equality Day, and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation annually in commemoration of that day in 1920, on which the women of America were first given the right to vote, and that day in 1970, on which a nationwide demonstration for women�s rights took place."

Today is also the 84th anniversary of the passage of the the 19th Amendment, finally giving women the right to vote. So, ladies, you know what you need to do! If you aren't already registered to vote, do so here. You can also find out where the various candidates stand on issues that are important to you.

PS: It is completely within your rights to be cheesy and sentimental today. Send someone a free Women's Equality Day eCard!

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