The first women’s rights convention occurred in Seneca Falls, New York, on July 19, 1848. A group of visionary women and men, led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, gathered to demand equal rights for women, including the right to vote, own property, receive education, and participate fully in society.

Friends –

The first women’s rights convention occurred in Seneca Falls, New York, on July 19, 1848. A group of visionary women and men, led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, gathered to demand equal rights for women, including the right to vote, own property, receive education, and participate fully in society.

Their groundbreaking Declaration of Sentiments boldly declared, "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal." This powerful statement, inspired by the Declaration of Independence, marked the beginning of a movement that would transform our nation.

Over seven decades after the Seneca Falls Convention, the women’s suffrage movement that began there led to granting women the right to vote via the 19th Amendment. As Secretary of State, I am proud to stand on the shoulders of the earliest suffragists and continue the fight for women in Colorado and across our country. Whether it be by increasing access to the polls or by working to keep Colorado a safe haven for abortion and reproductive healthcare, I will always do my part in protecting and expanding women’s rights.

As we honor this anniversary, we must recognize the progress we have made and acknowledge the work that still lies ahead. Let us recognize this important anniversary in our nation’s history and recommit ourselves to the fight for equality.

All the best,

Jena Griswold

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