NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

 

Here is a project we can all get together on.  Women are not only omitted from all levels of government, but we are also under-represented in our nations history.  We need a history museum dedicated solely to the contributions of women to our nations history.  Let's get behind this movement and give it a big push.  -Lynette

 

In a year when many women have made history, Members of Congress have the opportunity to recognize women's successes by passing House Resolution (H.R.) 6548 and Senate bill S. 3528, giving the National Women's History Museum a permanent home.

Representative Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) introduced H.R. 6548 with bipartisan support on July 17, 2008. On September, 22, 2008, Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced S. 3528 with bipartisan support. Now, we've launched the

Right Here. Right Now. campaign so that you can make your voice heard on Capitol Hill. Help us urge Congress to pass H.R. 6548 and S. 3528 immediately.

·         Tell your Representativeto pass H.R. 6548 and S. 3528 now. We want a location on the National Mall.

·         Show your support by displaying our Right Here. Right Now.badge on your webpage

Learn More:

·         Read the Bill(H.R. 6548) ; Read the Bill (S. 3528)


The history of all times, and of today especially, teaches that ... women will be forgotten if they forget to think about themselves.    Louise Otto

 

I got this letter from DC NOW also giving this project a push.

Stephanie Ortoleva, Esq.

President

51st State NOW  

Dear Friends,
 
51st State NOW and DC NOW  have set a goal of sending 5,000 letters to Congress by Tuesday, November 25. This sounds like a lot but we can do this! Please send this out to everyone you know and have them sign! Women's history is a national treasure, and we deserve a space to share it with generations to come. Help us reach our goal of 5,000 letters by November 25 and 1 million by March 1, 2009!
Click on the link below to sign the petition and make your voice heard!
 
http://www.nwhm.org/rightnow/righthererightnow.html
Sincerely,
Stephanie Ortoleva
President 51st State NOW 
 
 The National Women's History Museum(NWHM), founded in 1996, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and celebrating the diverse historic contributions of women, and integrating this rich heritage fully into our nation's history. Until legislation passes in Congress designating a permanent museum in Washington, D.C., the NWHM promotes women's history through its temporary exhibits, special events, Cyber Museum, and online educational materials.