Lila's main passion was women having the vote. She was very active in the National Women's Suffrage Association and also founded the Equal Suffrage League of Virginia in 1909. She was chosen as one of its first presidents as well. After the 19th Amendment was ratified, the ESL was renamed the Virginia League of Women Voters.
Sadly, Lila was too ill to go to the polls in 1920 and was never able to cast the ballot she worked so hard to achieve. I think about Lila whenever I feel too lazy to get my rear to the polls during primary season. Every election counts. I'm sorry if I've taken up a lot of my posts with suffragettes, but I admire these women very much and knowing what they went through just so I could cast my vote for President, Governor, Mayor...makes me extraordinarily thankful. In fact, I used to love the little School House Rock cartoon about women's suffrage...
Hope you enjoyed my post about Lila today. Thanks you for dropping by. I appreciate your visit very much. If you are participating in the Big A to Z, please click here to check out the other amazing challengers.
Don't apologise, suffrage is a very important issue. I get annoyed at people who can't be bothered to vote and like to remind them that people have died ... and are still dying ... for the right to vote and you shouldn't treat it so flippantly.
ReplyDeletehave enjoyed visiting and reading about these women. thanks for sharing
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Thanks Martine. Your words made me smile and I appreciate the though very much. I'm so happy you are enjoying my posts.
DeleteNo, they fought for a right they should've had all along.
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Thanks, Alex! And I know you Ninja skills would work out a way to get a bigger blog to accommodate all those new followers. :)
DeleteTerrific post, and I really like your blog, too. So glad I stopped by.
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Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Nancy. I'm glad you've enjoyed my post. I will most definitely check out your site.
DeleteYour School House Rock video took me back to my childhood! I even bought the DVD to share with my kids.
ReplyDeleteSee I think we do share a TV brain. I, too, grew up watching all the School House Rocks and have shared them with my nephews.
Deletesuch a sad irony that Lila didn't get to vote :( I'm one of those who believe that people should pass an intelligence test before being allowed to vote :) Sex is of no importance here.
ReplyDeleteIt really was too sad about Lila, my friend. And I hear you on the intelligence test to vote. It seems some people just vote out of ignorance at times, but that is the price for free elections, I guess.
DeleteA person well worth recognizing...and good for you for doing so! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, D.L.! I appreciate the visit. Great hosting job for the A to Z. :)
DeleteWhat would we do without women like her?
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Indeed, Sarah this would be a sad world without all of these brilliant and strong women.
DeleteMelissa, your mind and spirit are beautiful. Thanks for all the great posts.
ReplyDeleteThank you so so much, Sloane. Your words have given me a huge boost today. :)
DeleteHi, Melissa! Thanks for following my blog. I'm a new follower to yours too! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post, enjoyed it tremendously. I love biographies, so this was a nice treat for me!
Hey Jack! Thank you so much. :)
DeleteI'm really happy you enjoyed my post today. I love biographies myself.
Don't apologize! We're not "suffraging" too much reading about these incredible women - and Alex hits the nail on the head - it's a right all women should have always had. Sometimes I'm ashamed of my gender.
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