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“Rightfully Hers” at the U.S. National Archives celebrates 100 years since the passage of the 19th Amendment.

by April Young Bennett · Published May 23, 2020 · Updated May 30, 2020

Outside the Rightfully Hers Exhibit at the United States National Archives

Just before the #pandemic, I had the opportunity to visit #RightfullyHers @usnatarchives. So inspiring to read the words of #suffragists in their own handwriting! #womenshistory #suffrage100

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April Young Bennett is the author of the Ask a Suffragist book series, host of the Religious Feminism Podcast and a writer for the Exponent II. For more information about April, see aprilyoungb.com

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