Vote Collection (#21)

Women at work in a naval ship-building yard
Women workers handling long steel bars in a naval ship-building yard in 1916. World War I saw women taking on traditionally male jobs for the first time

Women Recording their Vote for the First Time
Women voting for the first time at the 1918 general election following two decades of campaigning by suffragettes

Romans Vote for Italy
The Romans, by plebiscite, vote to become part of united Italy : the result is announced from the Capitol

Plebiscite in Venicee
Austria permits a plebiscite in Venice : the Venetians vote in favour of union with Italy by 674, 426 votes to 69

Naples Annexation - 2
The people of Naples vote to join a Italy united under Vittore Emanuele

Vittorio Em. at Florence
Vittorio Emanuele enters firenze (Florence) : soon the people will vote to join the united Italy

Naples Annexation
The people of Naples vote to join a united Italy

Voting at Bologna
The people of Bologna vote to join the united Italy

Tuscans Vote for Unity
In the piazza del Popolo, Firenze, the people of Tuscany vote to become part of the newly united Italy : while the pope controls Rome, Florence will be the new capital

Women / Mockery / Voting
And if you vote for me you get six pairs of stockings and a lipstick

Lincoln Inaugurated / 1861
US President Abraham Lincoln delivers his inaugural address in front of the Capitol in Washington. Lincoln defeated two Democrat challengers, with 40% of the popular vote

Electoral Bribery
ELECTORAL PURITY the British voter refuses to accept 5 pounds for his vote - his starting price is 15 pounds

Vote for Land Transfer
RUSSIAN REVOLUTION - At a meeting in Dubrovitsky Village, peasants vote to transfer land from the gentry to their own hands

Miners Vote to Strike
Miners queue to vote yes to strike action

Cimon Ostracised
Cimon is ostracised by democratic vote

Kpd Poster 1924
Poster inviting you to vote Communist (KPD = Kommunistische Partei Deutschlands) in the German elections

Asquith Ambushed / 1908
Jessie Kenney & Vera Wentworth Ambush & Capture Asquith and ask him if he intends to give the vote to women

Voting for Pope 1903
Cardinals, sitting in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel, in the Vatican, Rome, vote for a new pope : they elect Pius X

Voting for New Pope
Cardinals, sitting in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel, in the Vatican, Rome, vote for a new pope : they elect Pius XII

Lincoln Nominated / 1860
The Wigwam at Chicago in which Abraham Lincoln was nominated to run for President. Lincoln won the election with 180 of 303 electoral votes and 40% of the popular vote

1845 NY Election Vote
Tough men with big sticks ensure a fair and honest election as New Yorkers go to the polls. They will elect James Polk as president, and they will be proved right

Pyne - Speaker Commons
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS Chosen by his fellows, he has no vote except a casting vote should the House be exactly divided. Date: 1808

Napoleon at the Elysee
Elected President by a landslide vote, Napoleon arrives in state at the Elysee palace, Paris

Force Feeding Poster
Force-feeding women in prison. Treatment of Political Prisoners Under a Liberal Government

Women Voting / 1918
British women vote for the first time

Commons Division / 1881
Taking a Division in the House. The Tellers at the table as the members wait for the result of the vote

Legal expenses of an election
A cartoon satirising The Ordinary Legal Expenses of an Election

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"Vote: A Powerful Weapon for Change" In the fight for equality, suffragette cats scratch and fight against injustice, their determination embodied in every swipe of their paws. With a cat donning a hat adorned with the flag, they proudly march forward, demanding their right to vote. Konrad Adenauer's campaign poster reminds us that voting is not just a privilege but also a responsibility, and is through our votes that we shape the future of our nation. "I Want My Vote. " cries out the suffragette cat, echoing the sentiments of countless women who fought tirelessly for their voices to be heard. The 19th Amendment stands as a testament to their unwavering dedication. The awakening of women's suffrage depicted in Henry Mayer's American cartoon showcases the journey towards equal rights. As women reach out across states where they already have voting rights, they strive to bring change to those still denied this fundamental freedom. Millicent Fawcett's portrait symbolizes her tireless efforts in advocating for women's suffrage. Her resilience paved the way for progress and inspired generations of activists. Even during Christmas time, suffragettes persistently campaigned with "Votes for Women" Christmas cards. Their message rang clear: equality knows no holiday season; it is an ongoing battle worth fighting. A Liberal Election Campaign Card from 1909 serves as a reminder that mobilization is key – whether it be rallying support or taking action on important issues like war or social justice causes – our votes hold immense power when united together. The commanding presence of suffragettes demonstrates their unwavering determination in securing equal rights. They stood tall amidst adversity and challenged societal norms head-on. Through historical photographs like "Balloting for the coal strike, " we witness how ordinary people exercised their right to vote even during challenging times. It serves as a reminder that democracy thrives when citizens actively participate in shaping policies that affect them.