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Corpus Christi League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting
The League of Women Voters is strictly nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time the League works wholeheartedly to influence … Continue reading "Corpus Christi League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting"
Corpus Christi League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting
The League of Women Voters is strictly nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time the League works wholeheartedly to influence … Continue reading "Corpus Christi League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting"
15th Amendment Ratified (1870): Granted Black Male the Right to Vote
#OnThisDay in 1870, the 15th Amendment, which granted black men the right to vote, was ratified. Unfortunately, Southern states continued to disenfranchise black voters through the use of poll taxes, … Continue reading "15th Amendment Ratified (1870): Granted Black Male the Right to Vote"
Corpus Christi League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting
The League of Women Voters is strictly nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time the League works wholeheartedly to influence … Continue reading "Corpus Christi League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting"
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"
Corpus Christi League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting
The League of Women Voters is strictly nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time the League works wholeheartedly to influence … Continue reading "Corpus Christi League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting"
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"
Corpus Christi League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting
The League of Women Voters is strictly nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time the League works wholeheartedly to influence … Continue reading "Corpus Christi League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting"
Corpus Christi League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting
The League of Women Voters is strictly nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time the League works wholeheartedly to influence … Continue reading "Corpus Christi League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting"
Corpus Christi League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting
The League of Women Voters is strictly nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time the League works wholeheartedly to influence … Continue reading "Corpus Christi League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting"
Corpus Christi League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting
The League of Women Voters is strictly nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time the League works wholeheartedly to influence … Continue reading "Corpus Christi League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting"
