Speaker Nancy Pelosi Nancy PelosiHoyer: House should vote on COVID-19 aid — with or without a bipartisan deal Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in repose at Supreme Court McCarthy threatens motion to oust Pelosi if she moves forward with impeachment MORE (D-Calif.) joined fellow lawmakers to help mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, at the Library of Congress on Tuesday night.

The library opened a new exhibit "Shall Not Be Denied," which celebrates the lives and achievements of suffragists including Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

Pelosi praised the "courage" of the suffragists and said it was important to honor their efforts, which paved the way for her and other women.

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“You’ve heard so much about the work of the suffragettes. Imagine their courage. They were starved, they did starve. They had to, shall we say, break with family, in certain instances, leave home," Pelosi said at the event.

"Imagine the courage they had. They knew their ‘why,’ they knew their purpose. They knew what they wanted to achieve and how to get it done.”

Pelosi also paid tribute to the record number of women in Congress, with over 100 serving, and the first woman Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden.

“This is just a wonderful time in our country’s history,” Pelosi said.

“We stand on the shoulders of these really remarkable people who did something so historic, really," she added. "We understand that responsibility.”

Also at the event were Sen. Marsha Blackburn Marsha BlackburnTaylor Swift on National Voter Registration Day: 'We need everyone' Democrats smell blood with new DHS whistleblower complaint Hillicon Valley: Election officials prepare for new Russian interference battle | 'Markeyverse' of online fans helps take down a Kennedy | GOP senators unveil bill to update tech liability protections MORE (R-Tenn.) and Rep. Brenda Lawrence Brenda Lulenar LawrenceHillicon Valley: FBI chief says Russia is trying to interfere in election to undermine Biden | Treasury Dept. sanctions Iranian government-backed hackers Lawmakers call for expanded AI role in education, business to remain competitive The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by The Air Line Pilots Association - Pence lauds Harris as 'experienced debater'; Trump, Biden diverge over debate prep MORE (D-Mich.), who hailed the passage earlier Tuesday of legislation, the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission Commemorative Coin Bill, which directs the Treasury Department to create commemorative silver coins to honor the women's suffrage movement. Blackburn and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Kirsten GillibrandSunday shows preview: Justice Ginsburg dies, sparking partisan battle over vacancy before election Suburban moms are going to decide the 2020 election Jon Stewart urges Congress to help veterans exposed to burn pits MORE (D-N.Y.) introduced the Senate bill, while Lawrence and Rep. Elise Stefanik Elise Marie StefanikRepublicans cast Trump as best choice for women The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - Pence rips Biden as radical risk GOP women offer personal testimonials on Trump MORE (R-N.Y.) introduced the bill in the House.

"I’m going to tell my grandchildren, your grandma did that,” Lawrence said to applause and laughter.

The lawmakers, as well as others in attendance, were wearing white, in homage to the movement.

“It should be clear women were not granted the right to vote. Instead, as this exhibition will show you, women earned it,” Hayden told the crowd.

Before the audience dispersed to enjoy refreshments and view the exhibit, performers from the production "19: The Musical" about the suffrage movement, performed for the group.