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Votes for Women

After decades of speeches, rallies, parades and women demanding the right to vote at the federal level, the U.S. Secretary of State certifies the ratification of the 19th Amendment, stating that no citizen could be denied the right to vote on the basis of sex. Twenty-six million women become voters.

Alpha Chi Omega Ranks Third in Chapter Houses

A chart published in The Lyre indicates that Alpha Chi Omega ranks third among women's fraternities in the percentage of chapters living in chapter houses.

1921 National Convention Postponed

The 1921 National Convention was postponed in order to "allow the convention fund to catch up with the increased railroad rates." Suggestion was made to have province conventions that year instead, which five out of the six did.

Miss America

The first Miss America contest is held in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Alpha Theta Chapter Founded

Alpha Theta chapter is established at Drake University.

Alpha Iota Chapter Founded

Alpha Iota chapter is established at the University of Vermont.

Alpha Kappa Chapter Founded

Alpha Kappa chapter is established at the University of Oregon.

Alpha Lambda Chapter Founded

Alpha Lambda chapter is established at the University of Minnesota.

The Distinguished Service Medal is Awarded

Twenty-nine members served their country overseas during the War and were presented the newly established Distinguished Service Medal. This plaque can be seen at headquarters.

The First Central Office Established

The first permanent central office is established in Washington, D.C. with Mary Emma Griffith Marshall (Lambda, Syracuse University) serving as secretary-editor in charge of its administration.

Alpha Mu Chapter Founded

Alpha Mu chapter is established at Indiana University.

16th National Convention, Colorado Springs, CO

The Antlers Hotel welcomed attendees as they stepped off The Special train. Convention also included a Baby Greeks nursery so attendees could bring the "kiddies." The national Ritualist position was appointed, an installation fee was initiated so new chapters could become "financially self-supporting," and we saw the first post-convention trip offered.

Alpha Nu Chapter Founded

Alpha Nu chapter is established at the University of Missouri.

Alpha Xi Chapter Founded

Alpha Xi chapter is established at the University of Montana.

Alpha Omicron Chapter Founded

Alpha Omicron chapter is established at The Ohio State University.

Alpha Pi Chapter Founded

Alpha Pi chapter is established at the University of North Dakota.

Beatrice Herron Brown Elected National President

Beatrice Herron Brown (Alpha, DePauw University) serves as National President from 1924-28.

One-Fourth of Chapters Own a House

One-fourth of the collegiate chapters own a house and nearly all chapters have an active building committee working to increase that percentage.

Alpha Rho Chapter Founded

Alpha Rho chapter is established at the University of Idaho.

Alpha Sigma Chapter Founded

Alpha Sigma chapter is established at Ohio Wesleyan University.