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Woman Suffrage Procession Anniversary
The "Woman Suffrage Procession" was the first suffragist parade in Washington, DC. Organized by the suffragist Alice Paul for the National American Woman Suffrage Association, it saw thousands of suffragists … Continue reading "Woman Suffrage Procession Anniversary"
TX Senate Passes Bill Granting Women the Right to Vote in Primaries
#OnThisDay in 1918, the Texas Senate (during the 36 legislative sessions) passed HB-105 by a vote of 18-4. The bill granted women the right to vote in (white) Texas Primaries. … Continue reading "TX Senate Passes Bill Granting Women the Right to Vote in Primaries"
26th Amendment Passed by Congress (1971): 18-21 Granted Right to Vote
#OnThis day in 1971, the 26th Amendment was passed by Congress. This amendment was enacted in response to Vietnam War protests, which argued that soldiers who were old enough to … Continue reading "26th Amendment Passed by Congress (1971): 18-21 Granted Right to Vote"
Woman Suffrage Procession Anniversary
The "Woman Suffrage Procession" was the first suffragist parade in Washington, DC. Organized by the suffragist Alice Paul for the National American Woman Suffrage Association, it saw thousands of suffragists … Continue reading "Woman Suffrage Procession Anniversary"
TX Senate Passes Bill Granting Women the Right to Vote in Primaries
#OnThisDay in 1918, the Texas Senate (during the 36 legislative sessions) passed HB-105 by a vote of 18-4. The bill granted women the right to vote in (white) Texas Primaries. … Continue reading "TX Senate Passes Bill Granting Women the Right to Vote in Primaries"
26th Amendment Passed by Congress (1971): 18-21 Granted Right to Vote
#OnThis day in 1971, the 26th Amendment was passed by Congress. This amendment was enacted in response to Vietnam War protests, which argued that soldiers who were old enough to … Continue reading "26th Amendment Passed by Congress (1971): 18-21 Granted Right to Vote"
Woman Suffrage Procession Anniversary
The "Woman Suffrage Procession" was the first suffragist parade in Washington, DC. Organized by the suffragist Alice Paul for the National American Woman Suffrage Association, it saw thousands of suffragists … Continue reading "Woman Suffrage Procession Anniversary"
TX Senate Passes Bill Granting Women the Right to Vote in Primaries
#OnThisDay in 1918, the Texas Senate (during the 36 legislative sessions) passed HB-105 by a vote of 18-4. The bill granted women the right to vote in (white) Texas Primaries. … Continue reading "TX Senate Passes Bill Granting Women the Right to Vote in Primaries"
26th Amendment Passed by Congress (1971): 18-21 Granted Right to Vote
#OnThis day in 1971, the 26th Amendment was passed by Congress. This amendment was enacted in response to Vietnam War protests, which argued that soldiers who were old enough to … Continue reading "26th Amendment Passed by Congress (1971): 18-21 Granted Right to Vote"