Women's Suffrage and 19th Amendment Legacy
The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s ratification, granting women the right to vote. Representatives from several… read more
The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s ratification, granting women the right to vote. Representatives from several institutions, including the National Park Service, National Archives and Library of Congress, talked about their plans for commemorating the centennial and teaching the public about the legacy of women’s suffrage. This discussion took place in Denver at the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual conference. close
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