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Join us for a journey on the new Remarkable Women Legacy Trail!
On Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, the California Museum launched the new Remarkable Women Legacy Trail. The Legacy Trails highlight points throughout California that make our state truly unique. Go to http://www.californiamuseum.org/trails/ and join us for a journey!
Celebrating Our Veterans
Today we celebrate the service of those who have defended our country. President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed Armistice Day on November 12, 1919. On May 13, 1938, Congress officially approved the 11th of November of each year a legal holiday honoring those who fought in World War I. A shoe store owner named Al King along with The Emporia Chamber of Commerce campaigned to change the holiday to be a more inclusive celebration of all military veterans. On May 26, 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower signed an amendment changing the word "Armistice" to "Veterans.
Congratulations to President-elect Barack Obama!
We hope that you excercised your right to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Now, please join The Women's Conference in congratulating Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States of America. Find on this post a YouTube video of his election night speech and a link to the transcript. President-elect Obama addressed the crowd on election night and said, "Change happens -- change happens because the American people demand it, because they rise up and insist on new ideas and new leadership, a new politics for a new time.
Empower through your Vote today!
Let's remember that the struggle for women's voting rights in America lasted for144 years and 94 years for African Americans. Let's not take our rights and freedom for granted! Provided on this post are links to resources about voting. Also, watch a video from KCAL-9 on the differences of political opinions in the California Governor and First Lady household.
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