Washington, July 7 -- Representative Emilia Sykes issued the following press release:

This morning, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) hosted her signature America 250 event, From Founding to the Future: Women's Fight for Freedom in the USA. This event was held in conjunction with the Democratic Women's Caucus' Conversations Across America mobilization in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Rep. Sykes is the Vice Chair of the caucus.

"America's story cannot be told without the women who have led, served, and strengthened our communities from our nation's founding to today," said Rep. Sykes. "As we celebrate 250 years of our country, we have a responsibility to honor the women whose leadership, courage, an...