Centennial Commemoration Photos, August 2020
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19th Amendment Gatherings in Vermont
August 26, 2020
Join public gatherings Barre, Bennington, Brattleboro, Burlington, Montpelier, Norwich, St. Albans, St. Johnsbury, Vergennes, and Worcester | Wednesday, August 26
VSCA members invite Vermonters to gather, observing protocols of social distancing and face coverings, to commemorate the historic passage of the 19th amendment. Non-partisan, non-political signs, hats or “Votes for Women” sashes encouraged. Burlington’s event at 11 a.m. in front of City Hall will feature speakers, find details here Burlington event’s press release here; Montpelier’s encourages strolling, from 11 am to 3 pm with stops near City Hall, and Pavilion area where there’s a photo opportunity banner displayed on the lawn next to the building. For more information, please contact organizer Dell McDonough.
VSCA director Sue Racanelli, and members Rachel Onuf (Vermont Historical Records Program) and Tabitha Moore (Rutland Area NAACP) are guests on Vermont Public Radio’s Vermont Edition Program | Wednesday, August 26, noon to 1 p.m. (rebroadcast at 7PM)
PLEASE tune in and participate with questions or comments:
- Call 1-800-639-2211 to join the live discussion at noon
- Send an email to vermontedition@vpr.net
- Comment on the Vermont Edition webpage
- Comment on VPR’s Facebook postsor Tweet @vermontedition
Read the press release with reflections from Governor Kunin, Senator Leahy, Senator Sanders, Congressman Welch, Governor Scott, Lt. Governor Zuckerman, Xusana Davis, Kesha Ram, and Cary Brown on the significance of the 19th amendment.
The press release has links to the following suffrage centennial themed documents/video:
- Governor Phil Scott’s two-minute video commentary and Women’s Equality Day proclamation
- Senator Bernie Sanders’ Congressional Record statement
- Congressman Peter Welch’s Congressional Record statement
Read Seven Days article Vermont Commemorates Victories and Inequities of the 19th Amendment. The same issue sports a full page ad from VSCA.
Senator Bernie Sanders voting rights and suffrage centennial video: Featuring VSCA director Sue Racanelli, VSCA Chair of History and Research Lyn Blackwell, member Ericka Reil of Vermont Center for Independent Living, and Shirley Jefferson, Vermont Law School’s Dean for Student Affairs and Diversity and Associate Professor of Law.
VSCA’s press release State Leaders Reflect on Suffrage Centennial with remarks from Governor Kunin, Senator Leahy, Senator Sanders, Congressman Welch, Governor Scott, Lt. Governor Zuckerman, Xusana Davis, Kesha Ram, and Cary Brown on the significance of the 19th amendment.
Governor Phil Scott’s short video of suffrage centennial remarks and Women’s Equality Day proclamation signing
Marking 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage, A Look At Vermont Women’s Struggle For Voting Rights, Vermont Public Radio’s Vermont Edition (podcast): with guests VSCA director Sue Racanelli, and members Rachel Onuf (Vermont Historical Records Program) and Tabitha Moore (Rutland Area NAACP)
Spoiled Ballots and Women’s Suffrage WDEV’s The Dave Gram Show: with guests VSCA director Sue Racanelli, and members Rachel Onuf (Vermont Historical Records Program) and Tabitha Moore (Rutland Area NAACP)
CCTV Channel 17. Burlington: A Call to Honor Suffragists on Women’s Equality Day.
Suffrage Anniversary Commemorations Highlight Racial Divide WCAX-TV: coverage of VSCA’s gathering in front of Burlington City Hall (one of many locations across the state) to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Includes special interview with former Governor Madeline Kunin.
Vt. Gathering Commemorates Women’s Voting Rights, Yet Advocates Hope for More Achievements. NBC5|NBC10 TV Boston: coverage of the Burlington gathering in Burlington, observed Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates events of August 26, 1920, when the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the vote, became law.
Senator Sanders’ Congressional Record Statement, “100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment”
Governor Phil Scott: Women’s Equality Day proclamation
Brattleboro Community Television BC TV: Votes for All Women with Meg Mott