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On
Nov. 11, 1918, in the streets of downtown Milwaukee, citizens
celebrated the signing of the armistice that ended World War I.
When
called into service, brave men and women have, throughout
history, left the comforts of home to preserve the liberty and
freedom of the citizens of our country. The 40th Annual
Veteran’s Day Parade, Saturday, Nov. 8, honors their
dedication. The parade steps off from 4th and Kilbourn at 11
a.m. and will include veterans groups, active military units,
military equipment, floats, high school bands and civilian
groups, with Vietnam Veterans as special guests of honor. A
post-parade reception and memorial service will follow at
Memorial Hall in the War Memorial Center.
Special thanks to Lillian Boese for her assistance.
Photo courtesy of
the Waukesha Freeman
The
first Waukesha chapter of the Wisconsin Woman’s Suffrage
Association (WWSA) was formed in June of 1916. On June 10, 1919,
Wisconsin became the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment
which ultimately gave women the right to vote. Theodora Youmans
(center, standing) became president of the Wisconsin Woman’s
Suffrage Association in 1911 and was a key advocate to Wisconsin
ratifying the 19th amendment. During this
period, the WWSA and the newly formed Political Equality League
of Wisconsin merged.Several of the women pictured with Youmans
include (from left, standing) Mrs. Evan Thomas of Waukesha, Mrs.
W.H. Oatway of Waukesha, (from left, sitting) Mrs. E.J. George
of Waukesha, Mrs. A.J. Rogers of Milwaukee and Mrs. Helen Haight
of Waukesha. In 1890, prior to her role as president of the WWSA,
Youmans became associate editor of the Waukesha Freeman.
“The
political equality of women came
because
a little group of women had a profound conviction
that the enfranchisement of women was so fundamentally right
and
so absolutely necessary that it must be brought about.
It
was the burning flame in the souls of a few women
which
lighted and led the way.”
-
Theodora W. Youmans -
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Photo courtesy of Shorewood
Historical Society
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The
earliest memorial in Shorewood to military personnel was erected
in 1943 at the southwest corner of East Capitol Drive and North
Oakland Avenue, on the Shorewood High School campus. It listed
the names of 1,200 area men and
women
who were serving in World War II.
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Photo courtesy of Shorewood
Historical Society
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The
Light Horse Squadron paraded on horseback on Oakland and Murray
avenues many Sunday afternoons. Drills and polo games were held
on the fields of
the encampment near the armory.
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When
called into service, brave men and women have, throughout
history, left the comforts of home to preserve the liberty and
freedom of the citizens of our country. The 40th Annual
Veteran’s Day Parade, Saturday, Nov. 8, honors their
dedication. The parade steps off from 4th and Kilbourn at 11
a.m. and will include veterans groups, active military units,
military equipment, floats, high school bands and civilian
groups, with Vietnam Veterans as special guests of honor. A
post-parade reception and memorial service will follow at
Memorial Hall in the War Memorial Center.
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