suffrage
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After college, Rankin became an advocate and organizer for the suffrage movement in several western states and New York.
While the amendment was introduced in Congress in 1923 by leaders of the suffrage movement, it only passed in March 1972.
From Washington Post
“I like to paraphrase Condi Rice. She always talks about suffrage and things that happened before. But also look forward. What can I do to make it better for those who come behind us?”
From Seattle Times
She had little interest in politics, opposed women’s suffrage and declined a friend’s invitation to attend Woodrow Wilson’s 1913 inaugural parade and a presidential tea.
From Washington Post
Ms. Blackburn noted she is the first female senator from Tennessee and that it would be important to honor key women in the suffrage movement, including Susan B. Anthony, on the Mall.
From Washington Times
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