Carrie Chapman Catt

The League of Women Voters of Ridgefield and the Ridgefield Library will present Carrie Chapman Catt: Suffragist, Founder of the League of Women Voters, and National Women's Hall of Fame Honoree, with American Theater Guild's Historical Interpreter Pat Jordan, on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Born in 1859, Carrie Chapman Catt was a popular school superintendent, charismatic lecturer, astute organizer, two-time president of the National American Women Suffrage Association and founder of the League of Women Voters. She was a major force in the 19th Amendment becoming a reality in 1920. Catt was featured on the cover of TIME Magazine, worked for world peace, and was awarded the American Hebrew Medal for her efforts in World War I. To register to receive the Zoom link, visit https://ridgefieldlibrary.librarymarket.com/events/online-carrie-chapman-catt-suffragist-founder-league-women-voters Invite your friends and have a virtual tea!!!!