Women’s Equality Day 2025 Marked by Presidential Message, Commemorative Events, and State Resolutions

Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2025 - Today, Americans observed Women’s Equality Day with a presidential message reaffirming the nation’s commitment to liberty and equal justice, public gatherings honoring the centennial legacy of the 19th Amendment, and official proclamations in several states recognizing the milestone.

The White House released a Presidential Message on Women’s Equality Day, commemorating the certification of the Nineteenth Amendment 105 years ago on August 26, 1920. In the statement, President emphasized that “the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex,” calling it “a defining moment in fulfilling America’s founding principle that all humans are created equal” and pledging to “recommit to upholding our country’s long-cherished principles of liberty, equal justice under the law, and the God-given dignity of the human person”.

In Boston’s Public Garden, the Massachusetts Women’s History Center hosted its annual Women of the Revolutionary Era event near the Swan Boats. The free, public ceremony featured a living history performance by Judith Kalaora of History at Play, highlighting early suffragists’ struggles and celebrating the ongoing impact of women’s civic leadership. Participants gathered at noon for presentations, historic reenactments, and a call to action honoring the day designated by Congress to commemorate women’s voting rights.

At the state level, New York’s Legislature memorialized Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 26, 2025, as Women’s Equality Day. Senate Resolution No. 108 recognized the hard-won achievements of the women’s suffrage movement from Seneca Falls in 1848 through the ratification of the 19th Amendment, and encouraged New Yorkers to observe the day with “appropriate ceremonies and activities” honoring those who secured women’s right to vote.

Across Marin County, California, officials approved a county resolution declaring August 26 as Women’s Equality Day, underscoring local support for gender equity and civic participation. Community groups coordinated panel discussions and virtual forums to examine both historical progress and contemporary challenges facing women in politics, business, and education.

Today’s observances reinforced the enduring significance of Women’s Equality Day, serving both as a celebration of a century of voting rights and a reminder of the ongoing work required to achieve full equality.