; Whereas the suffragists waved banners and placards bearing slogans such as Votes for Women and We Demand An Amendment To The Constitution of the United States Enfranchising the Women Of This Country ; Whereas the procession featured marchers organized into seven sections, including women from countries with suffrage rights, representatives of various occupations, sororities and women’s clubs, including members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and State delegations, highlighting the diverse and widespread support for the suffrage cause; Whereas, despite initial expectations of a 45-minute procession, the event lasted several hours, drawing an estimated crowd of up to half a million spectators, including many in Washington, DC, for Wilson’s inauguration; Whereas, in the face of immense opposition, including verbal harassment and physical assaults, suffragists were resilient and determined to continue their march for equality; Whereas, despite the joint resolution to keep the procession route clear, spectators at Fifth Street obstructed the path, forcing the marchers to navigate through a hostile crowd; Whereas suffragists were subjected to taunts and attacks, including sexual propositions and being told to go home by hostile onlookers; Whereas the violence escalated to the point where at least 100 protesters required medical attention, and medical professionals had to navigate through the crowd to reach the injured marchers; Whereas, despite the challenges and dangers they faced, many suffragists pressed on and completed the route, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to the cause; Whereas the visual spectacle of the procession conveyed the breadth and depth of women’s desire for the franchise; Whereas the Woman Suffrage Procession demanded equal voting rights for women and drew attention to the urgent need for political and social reform to achieve gender equality