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Birth
Born in Ripon, Wisconsin to Lucius Lane and Maria Louisa Clinton -
Moves to Charles City, Iowa
Her family moved to Iowa when she was seven years old. It is where she began school. She was interested in science throughout her childhood and planned on becoming a doctor. -
Enrolls in Iowa Agricultural College
After high school she enrolled in college. Her father was reluctant to allow her to attend but allowed her, however, only paying part of the cost. -
Graduates after three years
She graduated with a bachelor of science degree in general science and was the only female in her class. She was also valedictorian. -
Becomes Superintendent
She became the first female superintendent of the Mason City, Iowa school district. -
Marries Leo Chapman
She married Leo Chapman, a newspaper editor in February. -
Leo Chapman Dies
Her husband died in San Francisco, California of Typhoid Fever in August. She remained in San Francisco as the first female reporter. -
Moves back to Iowa
She moved home to Iowa where she joined the Iowa Women's Suffrage Association. -
Marries George W. Catt
In June, she marries George Catt, a wealthy engineer and an Iowa State classmate. He encouraged her being involved in Women's Suffrage. -
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Served as the Iowa association’s state organizer
She was also the groups recording secretary. During this time she got to speak at an 1890 convention in Washington, D.C. -
Succeeds Susan B. Anthony
She becomes president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. -
Serves as President
She established the International Women's Suffrage Alliance. She resigned as president of the National American Women's Suffrage Association to take care of her ill husband. -
George Catt Dies
In October, George Catt dies, (I believe of Natural Causes, just said ailing) -
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World Tour promoting Woman Suffrage and International Peace
She visited Norway, Sweden, South Africa, where she met with Gandhi, Egypt, Ceylon, India, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and China. -
New York editor bequeaths one-half of her estate
Miriam Folline Leslie, an editor and publisher, bequeathed Catt one-half of her estate which was more than $1 million in worth for the cause of woman suffrage. -
Second Term
She returned to the U.S. and resumed leadership of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. She organized the Womens's Peace Party with Jane Addams. -
"Winning Plan"
She proposed her “Winning Plan” to campaign for women's suffrage on both state and federal levels. Catt established her plan to have senators and representatives from different states support the suffrage amendment. Her campaign goal was to obtain suffrage on state and federal levels and compromise for partial suffrage in states which were resisting change. -
U.S. House of Representatives passes suffrage amendment
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Senate passes suffrage amendment
She worked to ensure the ratification of the 19th Amendment by 36 of 48 state legislatures. She proposed creation of nonpartisan educational organization for women voters. -
Women League of Voters Founded
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Tennessee ratifies suffrage amendment
Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the amendment. -
19th Amendment Certified
The U.S. Secretary of State certified the ratification of the 19th Amendment. -
First woman to deliver commencement address at Iowa State
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Co-authors "Woman Suffrage and Politics: The Inner Story od the Suffrage Movement"
She co-authored with Nettie Rogers Shuler. She retired as president of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance and was made honorary chair. -
Forms Committee and Serves as its chair
Forms the committee on the Cause and Cure of War and then served as its chair -
Featured on Time magazine cover
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Delivers a commencement address at Iowa State and recieves award
She received the Pictorial Review Award for her international disarmament work. -
Resigns as chair of Cause and Cure of War committee
She then became honorary chair. -
Recieves Chi Omega Award
She received the Chi Omega Award at the White House from her longtime friend, Eleanor Roosevelt. -
Death
She died in her home in New Rochelle, New York. -
Becomes one of the first inductees into Iowa's Women's Hall of Fame
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Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame
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Named one of the 10 most important women of the century
She was named one of the 10 most important women of the century by the Iowa Centennial Memorial Foundation and presented with its Iowa Award for service of nationwide importance. Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics was established at Iowa State University, as well. -
Dedication of the renovated Carrie Chapman Catt Hall
It was formerly Old Botany at Iowa State University. -
One of the first four women to be honored on the Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge
The Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge is in Des Moines, Iowa. -
My thoughts
I think that Carrie Chapman Catt was a very busy lady. She had lots of jobs throughout her lifetime and had many achievements. I think she had a big impact in the world. I believe that she would be surprised but proud if she were able to see just how big of an impact she had and how she is still being honored to this day.