LWV's The Fight for Women's Suffrage

Discover the extraordinary journey behind the 19th Amendment in this compelling program honoring the women who refused to be silenced. On August 18, 1920, American women won the right to vote after a struggle that dates to the launch of the Woman's Movement in 1848. During those 72 years, untold numbers of women marched, wrote letters, made speeches, and picketed the White House. These activities drew scorn and ridicule, and for some, imprisonment under inhumane conditions. Make no mistake: gaining suffrage for women was a fight.
The League of Women Voters was founded by one of the leaders of this battle: Carrie Chapman Catt. Therefore, we are particularly proud to bring you this story of sacrifice, courage, and determination as we honor the 106th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

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