Thursday, March 04, 2021
Branford Celebrates 19th Amendment Centennail
. Branford held a 100 year anniversary commemorating the 19th Amendment to the Constitution on Aug. 26.
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08/18/2020 :: REGION :: STANDALONE :: Lucy Moore, 9, of Woodbridge attaches flowers to a hat Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, during a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Women's Suffrage in Mystic. The event, organized by the League of Women Voters of Southeastern Connecticut, celebrated the ratification of the 19th Amendment and featured performances of historic speeches as well as hat decorating and poster making. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) | Buy This Photo)
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08/18/2020 :: REGION :: STANDALONE :: Sandy Geaman, center, of East Lyme and other attendees listen to a speaker Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, during a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Women's Suffrage in Mystic. The event, organized by the League of Women Voters of Southeastern Connecticut, celebrated the ratification of the 19th Amendment and featured performances of historic speeches as well as hat decorating and poster making. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) | Buy This Photo)
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08/18/2020 :: REGION :: STANDALONE :: Cristina Negron reads Susan B. Anthony's speech "Is It a Crime to Vote?" on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, during a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Women's Suffrage in Mystic. The event, organized by the League of Women Voters of Southeastern Connecticut, celebrated the ratification of the 19th Amendment and featured performances of historic speeches as well as hat decorating and poster making. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) | Buy This Photo)
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08/18/2020 :: REGION :: STANDALONE :: Irene Weiss speaks Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, during a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Women's Suffrage, in Mystic. The event, organized by the League of Women Voters of Southeastern Connecticut, celebrated the ratification of the 19th Amendment and featured performances of historic speeches as well as hat decorating and poster making. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) | Buy This Photo)
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08/18/2020 :: REGION :: STANDALONE :: Carla Dias of Lebanon finishes a sign Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, during a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Women's Suffrage in Mystic. The event, organized by the League of Women Voters of Southeastern Connecticut, celebrated the ratification of the 19th Amendment and featured performances of historic speeches as well as hat decorating and poster making. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) | Buy This Photo)
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Susan Anderson of Branford, center, stands in silent protest with others on Wednesday August 26, 2020 commemorating the suffrage centennial on the town green. Branford held a 100 year anniversary commemorating the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. (Photo by Wesley Bunnell / The Sound | Buy This Photo)
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Susan Anderson of Branford, center, stands in silent protest with others on Wednesday August 26, 2020 commemorating the suffrage centennial on the town green. Branford held a 100 year anniversary commemorating the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. (Photo by Wesley Bunnell / The Sound | Buy This Photo)
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Spectators look on as CT League of Women´s Voters President Carol Reimers speaks on Wednesday August 26, 2020 in front of Branford Town Hall. Branford held a 100 year anniversary commemorating the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. (Photo by Wesley Bunnell / The Sound | Buy This Photo)
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Bibbi Piontek Racette takes photos of suffrage displays on the steps of Branford Town Hall on Wednesday August 26, 2020. Branford held a 100 year anniversary commemorating the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. (Photo by Wesley Bunnell / The Sound | Buy This Photo)
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Branford First Selectman James B. Cosgrove speaks on the steps of Branford Town Hall on Wednesday August 26, 2020 during a commemoration of the suffrage centennial. Branford held a 100 year anniversary celebrating the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. (Photo by Wesley Bunnell / The Sound | Buy This Photo)
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Dana Brewer, R, stands in silent protest with others on the Branford Green on Wednesday August 26, 2020 commemorating the suffrage centennial. Branford held a 100 year anniversary commemorating the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. (Photo by Wesley Bunnell / The Sound | Buy This Photo)
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CT President of the League of Women Voters Carol Reimers, R, looks on as Branford First Selectman James B. Cosgrove speaks on Wednesday August 26, 2020 in front of Branford Town Hall. Branford held a 100 year anniversary commemorating the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. (Photo by Wesley Bunnell / The Sound | Buy This Photo)
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Barbara Zappavigna, L, of Greenwich stands along with Carey Jamikkowski of Boston on the Branford Green on Wednesday August 26, 2020 during the towns celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. Zappavigna felt it was a very emotional day and event with a lot of heart and suffering that went into making this day possible. (Photo by Wesley Bunnell / The Sound | Buy This Photo)
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Raine Smith raises her fist while listening to a guest speaker during the Town of Branford´s celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution on Wednesday August 26, 2020. (Photo by Wesley Bunnell / The Sound | Buy This Photo)
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Raine Smith applauds while listening to a guest speaker during the Town of Branford´s celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution on Wednesday August 26, 2020. (Photo by Wesley Bunnell / The Sound | Buy This Photo)
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CT State Representative Robin Comey speaks on the steps of town hall during the Town of Branford´s celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution on Wednesday August 26, 2020. (Photo by Wesley Bunnell / The Sound | Buy This Photo)
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Branford Tax Collector Roberta Gill-Brooks speaks on the steps of town hall during the Town of Branford´s celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution on Wednesday August 26, 2020. (Photo by Wesley Bunnell / The Sound | Buy This Photo)
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CT President of the League of Women Voters Carol Reimers, 2nd L, stands along with Branford Tax Collector Roberta Gill-Brooks, R, on the steps of town hall during the Town of Branford´s celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution on Wednesday August 26, 2020. (Photo by Wesley Bunnell / The Sound | Buy This Photo)
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CT President of the League of Women Voters Carol Reimers speaks on the steps of town hall during the Town of Branford´s celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution on Wednesday August 26, 2020. (Photo by Wesley Bunnell / The Sound | Buy This Photo)
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Jenna Shaffer holds an American flag while standing in silent protest with others on the Branford Green on Wednesday August 26, 2020 commemorating the suffrage centennial. Branford held a 100 year anniversary commemorating the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. (Photo by Wesley Bunnell / The Sound | Buy This Photo)
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Board Chair of the Legacy Theatre Stephanie Stiefel Williams performs the song I Am Woman on the steps of town hall in Branford on August 26, 2020. The town held a celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. (Photo by Wesley Bunnell / The Sound | Buy This Photo)
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