A Home Away From Home

July 4, 2019 Women's Museum of California

The United Service Organizations Inc (USO) was started by six different services, the YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, Jewish Welfare Board, Catholic Community Charities, and Travelers Aid Society. President Roosevelt wanted an organization that would serve the needs, both morally and recreationally, of the men sacrificing their lives for their country.

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First in Their Field: Clara Shortridge Foltz

May 15, 2019 Women's Museum of California

“No one should buy justice in a land that boasts that justice is free“

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Celebrate Women’s History With Us!

May 8, 2019 Women's Museum of California

As we get closer to the centennial of women’s suffrage in the United States there is no better time to become a member of the Women’s Museum of California.

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100 Years of 100 Handbags

May 1, 2019 Women's Museum of California

We are bringing back one our most popular exhibits

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Beyond the 19th Amendment

April 24, 2019 Women's Museum of California

The suffrage movement didn’t end in 1920 with the passing of the 19th amendment. Many women still had to continue to fight for their right to vote. As the 100 year anniversary of the 19th amendment comes closer we need to acknowledge the full timeline for voting equality in our county.

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