[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 22, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: March 22, 1994]
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                  COMMEMORATING EQUAL RIGHTS FOR WOMEN

  (Mrs. SCHROEDER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, today is a particularly special day for 
the House of Representatives and for Americans. March 22 marks the day 
in 1972 when Congress passed the equal rights amendment, clearing it 
for ratification by the States.
  As you may know, the ERA was first introduced in 1923, 3 years after 
the 19th amendment was ratified--finally, granting women the right to 
vote. It is difficult to comprehend that women gained the right to vote 
only 74 years ago. Women have made tremendous gains over the years and 
we cherish those many victories. While we have many unmet goals, today 
is a day of remembrance for the millions of Americans who have helped 
us get to this point in history.
  This week, the Caucus for Women's Issues will be asking the U.S. 
Postmaster to issue a commemorative stamp in celebration of the 75th 
anniversary of the 19th amendment. August 26, 1995 marks that day. I 
ask all my colleagues to join in support of our request.
  We have been trying to lick problems facing women for years, maybe 
this is one request that we can lick right away.

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