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Proclamation 8548

Women's Equality Day, 2010

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In simple terms

This proclamation commemorates the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment's ratification, which guaranteed women the right to vote. It celebrates past progress for women's equality while acknowledging persistent disparities in pay, political representation, and leadership positions, and calls on Americans to recommit to gender equality.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 53561

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 75 FR 53561

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Women's Equality Day designation takes effect

Key directives

  • Proclaim August 26, 2010 as Women's Equality Day
  • Call upon people of the United States to celebrate achievements of women and recommit to gender equality

What to expect

Immediate

  • August 26, 2010 designated as Women's Equality Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8548: Women's Equality Day, 2010 · Executive Orders