Why does a monument matter? To start, it addresses an enormous gap in women's representation in our national story. As of 2026, there are 22 commemorative works on the National Mall dedicated to singular men, not to mention the abundant male representation in other monuments. There are 0 for women...

As a century-strong nonprofit founded by suffragists just before the passage of the 19th Amendment, the League is proud to be an official partner in the creation of the monument. As such, LWV will receive recognition on the monument when it is finally unveiled. 

Read: LWVUS Blog/ Last Updated: August 24, 2026