President Barack Obama recently made sure that he will leave an impression among women by opening a house that will cater to their rights.
According to Elle Décor, the Sewall-Belmont House and Museum was recently inaugurated to become the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument. The goal of commemorating the monument is not only to remember it throughout history but also to ensure that women's history and rights will always be thought of.
While speaking at the ceremony, the president of the United States said, "I want young girls and boys to come here, 10 ,20, 100 years from now, to know that women fought for equality, it was not just given to them. I want them to be astonished that there was ever a time when women were vastly outnumbered in the boardroom or in the Congress, that there was ever a time when a woman had never sat in the Oval Office."
Meanwhile, the monument and house will be managed by the National Park Service management that is situated just a few yards away from the Capitol and the Supreme Court, according to the Washington Post.
The publication revealed that the house was first built in the 1800s and was first used by Treasury Secretary Albert Gallatin during the Jefferson administration. It also became the only site of resistance to the British invasion of Washington in the 1812 war.
As of late, it is unclear whether or not the house and the monument are open for tours. It is also unclear whether or not photos may be taken outdoors or indoors. What is only known is that the commemoration is aimed at promoting women's rights no matter the costs.
If you are traveling to the area, it would also be a good idea to check out the property.
