History of NOW

The National Organization for Women is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. NOW has more than 500,000 contributing members and more than 500 local and campus affiliates in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since our founding in 1966, NOW's goal has been "to take action" to bring about equality for all women. Both the actions NOW takes and its position on the issues are principled, uncompromising and often ahead of their time. NOW is a leader, not a follower, of public opinion.

• The Founding of NOW
• Honoring NOW's Founders
• Celebrating NOW's Presidents
• Highlights from NOW's 40 Fearless Years
• NOW's 1966 Statement of Purpose
• 1998 Declaration of Sentiments
• NOW Begins 40th Anniversary Oral History Project
• In Memory of Those We've Lost