This Valentine's Day, throw some love to democracy. Here we talk about ways to reignite a love for civic engagement, elections, and voting, and how it all nurtures your heart. The act of voting, like the expression of love, is a demonstration of commitment in good times and in bad. February 14 th isn’t just Valentine’s Day – it’s also League of Women Voters’ Day! The League was founded by suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt on February 14, 1920. Catt was instrumental in helping pass the 19th Amendment, which secured women the right to vote. During the campaign for the 19th Amendment, suffragists used holidays like Valentine’s Day to promote the cause of “Votes for Women.” This card was an appeal to men to support suffrage by suggesting that women respect and love men who support the cause. This 1915 valentine suggests that there will be no love on Valentine’s Day until women get the right to vote: This 1916 valentine suggests that women love men who stand up for their right to vote: And this one from 1918 suggests that if men really loved women, they’d give them suffrage. Happy early Valentine’s/League of Women Voters’ Day! In honor of League of Women Voters’ Day on February 14—and that lesser known holiday, Valentine’s Day—here are seven vintage suffrage Valentines to remind us of the importance of the vote, both in 1920 and today. Courtesy of the Catherine H. Postcard Archive. In particular, they are shown as “mannish” unappealing women, whose hard-won right to vote leads to nothing but neglected children, dyspeptic husbands, and flightiness at the ballot. Lest you think such rude and mean-spirited sentiments were never sent, just look at what one poor Mary Coil had to contend with on Valentine’s Day. In this collection of postcards, the theme of women’s suffrage is incorporated into Valentine’s Day greetings. It’s interesting to see that some of the cards are pro-suffrage while some are not, indicating the mixed opinions towards the enfranchisement of women at that time. Send St. Valentine to Plead for Votes. Suffragists Bombard President and Congress with Dripping Hearts and Vines. The New York Times reported that on February 14, 1916 the Congressional Union, headed by Alice Paul and Lucy Burns sent Valentines to the President and all members of Congress with poems and sticky sweet greetings, urging them to give women the vote for Valentine’s Day. Dating from 1915 to the 1920s, these suffragist Valentines cards are collected by the League of Women Voters, who worked tirelessly to win the vote for women. Suffragists could give Chocolate gifting became a Valentine’s Day staple thanks to Richard Cadbury’s invention of the heart-shaped chocolate box in the 1800s. Today, chocolates are one of the top gifts exchanged on Valentine’s Day, with everything from fancy truffles to giant chocolate bars making their way into hearts and hands. Instructions. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Heat a heart-shaped skillet, cast iron skillet or medium pan over medium-low heat. I use a 9 or 10-inch cast iron skillet. Add butter. Allow to melt completely and begin to brown. Starting February 10, residents and visitors can cast their votes for their favorite businesses in. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, Most Loved voting opens for your favorite businesses. Instructions. For the Cookies; In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla, and beat until well incorporated. Over 900 filmgoers have voted on the 50+ films on Best Valentine's Day Movies. Current Top 3: Dirty Dancing, Sleepless in Seattle, The Notebook vote on everything This easy Valentine's Day puppy chow recipe combines sweetened Chex cereal with pink and red candy for a fun dessert perfect for sharing. 5 from 1 vote. Jan 23, 2025. Valentine’s Day 6-course prix fixe meal When: 5-10 p.m. Location: Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille, 4860 Steve Spurrier Way . Tickets for this six-course meal can be purchased online for $125 each, not including gratuity. UF carillon studio Valentine’s Day concert When: 6:15 p.m. Location: Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Dr. A free, annual How to Make a Valentine's Day Margarita. 5 from 1 vote Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * This Valentine's Day, experts encourage you to think beyond one-on-one relationships and reflect on your community and world. Having a commitment to a cause or group builds mental resilience, they
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