#OTD March 13, 1906 #SusanBAnthony died. Perhaps the most famous leader and pioneer of the women's suffrage movement in America. Susan served as president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, which she founded with Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

#OTD March 16, 1751 #JamesMadison was born. Most famous for writing the Federalist Papers, U.S. #Constitution and #BillOfRights. He would serve as President from 1809-1817 (#POTUS4). During his administration, Madison would have to survive war with England (#WarOf1812).

"It is always legitimate to wish to rise above one's self, never above others." #JuliaWardHowe . . . #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistory #Herstory #Suffrage #WomensSuffrage #Suffragist #Suffragette #Votes4Women #VotesForWomen #QOTD #quoteoftheday #historyQuotables #historyQuotes

#OTD March 25, 1931 #IdaBWells passed away. She was an African American journalist, abolitionist and suffragist. In the late 1800s, Ida began the anti-lynching crusade in the United States. Her work was instrumental in the progress of civil rights.

#OTD March 26, 1831 #RichardAllen passed away. He was born into slavery in 1760 and purchased his freedom in 1786. In 1794, Rev. Richard Allen founded the first African Methodist Episcopal Church (#AME) in America. He would become the first bishop of this church.

"It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one." -George Washington . . . #QOTD #quoteoftheday #historyQuotables #historyQuotes #Georgewashington #Americanrevolution #mountvernon #potus1 #AmericanRevolution #FoundingFathers

#OTD March 31, 1980 #JesseOwens died. A tremendously talented track athlete, he won 4 Olympic #goldmedals at the 1936 #OlympicGames. Jesse clocked in 10.3 seconds for the 100-meter race. He managed to break or equal 9 #Olympicrecords and also set 3 #worldrecords.

#OTD April 3, 1950 #Dr.CarterWoodson passed away. He was an American historian, author, & journalist. He founded the Association for the Study of African American Life & History. He is known as the father of #AfricanAmericanHistory and was the creator of #BlackHistoryMonth.

#OTD April 4, 1968 #MLK was assassinated by JamesEarlRay at the #LorraineMotel in #Memphis #Tennessee. #DrMartinLutherKingJr is the most famous #civilrights leader of the 20th century. He dedicated his life to the nonviolent struggle for racial equality.His legacy lives on today.

#OTD Apr. 14,1865 #AbeLincoln was assassinated by the dastardly villain #JohnWilkesBooth. He was attending #OurAmericanCousin in #FordsTheatre w/ Mary. Booth opened the door &fired a shot. He then leaped onto the stage &made his escape. #Lincoln was carried to the Petersen house.

#OTD Apr.19, 1832 #LucretiaGarfield was born in Garrettsville, #Ohio.She married #JamesAGarfield in1858. He was assassinated only 6 months into his term.She spent the rest of her life preserving his papers, establishing what was the 1st presidential library.#DestinyofTheRepublic

#OTD April 23, 1856 #GranvilleWoods was born. He was a self-taught #inventor holding over 60 #patents. Granville was a mechanical and electrical engineer, concentrating much of his work on trains and streetcars.

#OTD April 27, 1822 #USGrant was born. He would win the #civilwar for the North as General of the Union Army. Grant would serve as #POTUS18 . While his presidency was shrouded in scandal and corruption, he did make tremendous strides in civil right protections. #lincoln

#OTD May 2, 1879 #NannieBurroughs was born. At the 1900 National Baptist Convention in #Virginia, her speech "How the Sisters Are Hindered from Helping," gained her national fame & recognition. She was an educator, #suffragist, #CivilRights advocate & founded a school for girls.

#HappyMothersDay to all the wonderful women in our lives! . . . #heritagecards #makingthepastpresent #MomsDay

#OTD May18,1973 #JeannetteRankin passed away. The 1st woman to hold federal office in the US HouseOfReps from #Montana.She did this 4 years (1916) before the passage of the #19thAmendment. She served another term in 1940. #heritagecards #tradingcards #WomensHistory #Votes4Women

#OTD May 20, 1768 #DolleyPayneToddMadison was born. She served as the fourth #FirstLady and was known for inviting both sides to functions, essentially creating an atmosphere of bipartisanship. (Dolley also helped save a painting in 1814…) . #heritagecards #tradingcards

#OTD May 21, 1935 #JaneAddams died. She was a social worker &women's rights advocate. She co-founded the Hull House, in #Chicago in 1889&was a co-founder for the #ACLU.She was awarded the #NobelPeacePrize in 1931 for her work. #heritagecards #tradingcards #Herstory #Votes4Women

"#OTD May22,1802 #MarthaWashington died.She was a constant companion for George, even visiting him on winter campaigns during the #AmericanRevolution.She's considered the 1st #FirstLady, but the title was not created until after her death.#heritagecards #tradingcards #mountvernon

#OTD May27, 1819 #JuliaWardHowe was born. She was an American poet &author, known for "The Battle Hymn of the Republic".She was also responsible for the 1st Mother's Day Proclamation 1870. She was an #abolitionist &social activist, particularly for women's #suffrage. #votes4women