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On the last day of Women’s History Month, we’re throwing it back to 1917 when a group of suffragettes—Silent Sentinels—picketed the White House to stand up for a woman’s right to vote. We are proud to celebrate those women and the countless others...

On the last day of Women’s History Month, we’re throwing it back to 1917 when a group of suffragettes—Silent Sentinels—picketed the White House to stand up for a woman’s right to vote. We are proud to celebrate those women and the countless others who have driven humanity forward on the path to a more equal and just society. This month and every month, let’s recommit ourselves to ensuring all women and girls have an equal shot at pursuing their dreams.

“As long as we keep at it, as long as we don’t get discouraged, as long as we are out there fighting the good fight not just on one day, or one month, but every single day, and every single month, I have no doubt that we’re going to live up to the...

“As long as we keep at it, as long as we don’t get discouraged, as long as we are out there fighting the good fight not just on one day, or one month, but every single day, and every single month, I have no doubt that we’re going to live up to the promise of our founding ideals—and that all these young children who are standing in front, no matter who they are or where they come from, they’re going to have the opportunity to achieve their dreams.” —President Obama