- August 6, 2019
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The Voting Rights Act became law on this day in 1965.
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- August 13, 2019
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Lucy Stone was born on this day in 1818.
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- August 18, 2019
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Tennessee, the last state needed, ratified the 19th Amendment on this day in 1920.
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The 19th Amendment, giving American women the right to vote, was ratified on this day in 1920.
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- August 26, 2019
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The 19th Amendment was certified on this day in 1920.
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Women's Equality Day
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- September 6, 2019
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Marie Elizabeth Zakrzewska was born on this day in 1829.
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- September 8, 2019
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Better late than never! Alabama ratified the 19th Amendment on this day in 1953. The 19th had become law in 1920.
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Minnesota ratified the 19th Amendment on this day in 1919.
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- September 10, 2019
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New Hampshire ratified the 19th Amendment on this day in 1919.
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- September 11, 2019
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Margaretta Forten was born on this day in 1806.
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- September 14, 2019
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It was already law, but Connecticut showed its support by ratifying the 19th Amendment on this day in 1920.
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Suffragist Calendar, circa 1912
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