Your Daily Dish

Feeding Outrageous to you Daily

Hide Advertisement
  • Animals
    • Farm
    • Pets
    • Zoo
    • Wildlife
  • Family
    • Grandparents
    • Kids
    • Parents
  • Health
    • Exercise
    • Food
    • Medical
  • Humor
  • Lifestyle
    • News
    • Science & Tech
    • Travel
  • Videos
Site logo
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Apple

102-Year-Old Woman Becomes Oldest Delegate to Nominate Hillary Clinton for President

By Margo Gothelf 1 min read
  • # 19th Amendment
  • # 2016 politcal election
  • # DNC Convention
Advertisement - Continue reading below
Source: Miriam Wasser
Source: Carolyn Kaster / AP
Source: Carolyn Kaster / AP

At the age of 102, Jerry Emmett is basically a living history book.

Emmett has seen it all, including seeing women gain the right to vote after the approval of the 19th Amendment in 1920.

Advertisement

“I was just was so happy when Arizona gave women the right to vote,” Emmett shared with Peter Alexander on NBC Nightly News. “I think I was 8 years old, and we all went out and said, ‘Hooray!”’

Emmett now has another major part of history to add to her book. She was asked to be an honorary delegate for Arizona and helped nominate the first female candidate for president, Hillary Clinton.

Emmett’s vote for Clinton comes about 100 years after history was first made for women everywhere.

“I surely didn’t plan to live past 100 years old,” Emmett shared with the Phoenix New Times. “When I did, and I saw all these things that were happening, it was like I had a shot in the arm.”

WATCH: Jerry Emmett, 102 – born before women could vote in US – describes casting votes for a woman at #DNCinPHL. https://t.co/U4WraeEe7A

— NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (@NBCNightlyNews) July 26, 2016

Emmett has been a fan of Clinton for a while now, as her house is filled with photos, letters, mugs, and other paraphernalia from the campaign.

And Emmett’s next goal on her list? She hopes to see Clinton become the first female president of the United States.

“I’m strictly joined at the hip to Hillary Clinton, and I’ve admired her all of her life,” Emmett said.

(H/T Today)
Advertisement - Continue reading below

Britain Plans to Build a 13-Foot High, £2 Million Wall Hoping to Keep Migrants Out
News
Margo Gothelf 2 min read

Britain Plans to Build a 13-Foot High, £2 Million Wall Hoping to Keep Migrants Out

‘The Punisher’ Officially Confirmed for Own Netflix Series
Entertainment
Jason Owen 1 min read

‘The Punisher’ Officially Confirmed for Own Netflix Series

Mark Hamill Remembers ‘Space Twin’ Carrie Fisher in Touching Tribute
Apple
Sara Wilkins 2 min read

Mark Hamill Remembers ‘Space Twin’ Carrie Fisher in Touching Tribute

‘Parthenon’ Replica Made From Banned Books Towers Over Infamous Nazi Book Burning Site
Apple
Jason Owen 3 min read

‘Parthenon’ Replica Made From Banned Books Towers Over Infamous Nazi Book Burning Site

Laverne Cox Strips or Broadway Fundraiser
Entertainment
Sara Wilkins 1 min read

Laverne Cox Strips or Broadway Fundraiser

Why Does His Son Take So Long in the Shower? Hilarious Dad Finds Out
Apple
Jason Owen 1 min read

Why Does His Son Take So Long in the Shower? Hilarious Dad Finds Out

Really Small Dogs You Wont Believe Actually Exist
Entertainment
Ryan Miller 1 min read

Really Small Dogs You Wont Believe Actually Exist

Tortoise Gets Wheels; Becomes Fastest Tortoise in Zoo
Apple
Lauren Boudreau 1 min read

Tortoise Gets Wheels; Becomes Fastest Tortoise in Zoo

Spellbinding ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Trailer Released During MTV Movie Awards
Entertainment
Kenny Servera 1 min read

Spellbinding ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Trailer Released During MTV Movie Awards

Singer Ariana Grande Lands Zoolander 2 Cameo
Entertainment
Sara Wilkins 2 min read

Singer Ariana Grande Lands Zoolander 2 Cameo

Homeless Prom Queen Achieves 4.0 GPA, Earns Full College Scholarship
Lifestyle
Brian Delpozo 2 min read

Homeless Prom Queen Achieves 4.0 GPA, Earns Full College Scholarship

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Teaser Trailer Premieres as Director Shocks Fans With Meet-and-Greet
Apple
Jason Owen 2 min read

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Teaser Trailer Premieres as Director Shocks Fans With Meet-and-Greet

Subscribe to our newsletter

* indicates required

sidebar

ADVERTISEMENT
Latest

This Adorable Seal’s Favorite Toy Is a Stuffed Animal of Himself
Lifestyle
Brian Delpozo 1 min read

This Adorable Seal’s Favorite Toy Is a Stuffed Animal of Himself

Ditching Dog Treats for Popsicles, Bull Dog Becomes Frequent Ice Cream Truck Customer
Food
Margo Gothelf 1 min read

Ditching Dog Treats for Popsicles, Bull Dog Becomes Frequent Ice Cream Truck Customer

Clinton vs. Trump: Your Health Care in Their Hands
Apple
Jason Owen 4 min read

Clinton vs. Trump: Your Health Care in Their Hands

Subscribe to our newsletter

* indicates required
ADVERTISEMENT

sidebar-alt

  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • For Advertisers