Frances Willard addresses the first National Council of Women meeting.
On February 22, 1891, Frances Willard delivered her "Address to the National Council of Women" at the organization's first triennial meeting in Washington, D.C. As president, she articulated the systemic inequalities faced by women, reinforcing the council’s role in advocating for broad social change.
This address reinforced Willard's reputation as a leading voice for women’s rights and reform. Her speech provided a critical platform for addressing various societal issues and inspired further action by the National Council of Women, helping to unify different women's movements under shared goals.