The End Of The Long Climb

Washington, Aug 26 1920 - Without pomp or ceremony, Sec. Colby today signed the proclamation declaring the woman (suffrage) amendment "to all intents and purposes as part of the constitution of the United States". The Secretary's signature affixed to the proclamation at his home at 8 o'clock this morning, a few hours after he received from Governor Roberts of Tennessee the certificate that final favorable action had been taken by the Legislature of that State, completing the final 36.

The World

A Noteworthy Link

This website provides an excellent introduction to Rollin Kirby and some of his most famous cartoons.

Citizen's Stamp Advisory Board

This is the link which contains the names of members of the Citizen's Stamp Advisory Board. Please save it for the day when when we formally ask Rolllin Kirby's name to be considered for a stamp. It may be a while, there is much to prepare.

A reminder that no funds will be requested....ever.

After you have had an opportunity to acquaint yourselves with Rollin Kirby's journalistic contributions and why he was awarded 3 Pulitzer Prizes, please make comments that will inspire others to Google him and join in with our effort.

Rollin Kirby Stamp

With your help we will convince the U.S.Postal Service to issue a stamp for 3 x Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist, Rollin Kirby. The USPS describes the process. ..... "The Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee selects subjects of broad national interest for recommendations to the Postmaster General. CSAC is composed of 25 members whose backgrounds reflect a wide range of educational, artistic, historical and professional expertise....". they meet 4 x yearly to review all eligible proposals. "Subjects should be submitted at least 3 years in advance of the proposed date of issue..." If you agree that It is time to mount a campaign to honor Rollin Kirby, please join in.... with whatever you feel will help us accomplish this.