On Aug. 26, 1920, the 19^th Amendment giving women the right to vote was added to the U.S. Constitution.

Monday, President Barack Obama released a proclamation designating Tuesday asWomen’s Equality Day 2014.  Presidents have designated the date every year since 1971.

Obama said Americans should reflect on “the character and perseverance of America’s women and all those who work to make the same rights and opportunities possible for our daughters and sons.”

This year, the message took flight online.

D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray also officially declared August 26 Women’s Equality Day in D.C. in a proclamation he tweeted out Tuesday afternoon.

“Today, women in the District of Columbia and across the country are united to continue the fight for women to have the same equal rights, as well as recognize and commend the achievements that women have made to our society,” Gray’s proclamation read. 

Check it out HERE: https://twitter.com/mayorvincegray/status/504300167726903297/photo/1