Centennial overview of a decision by state. And the current female leaders on the future of the 19th amendment. Thats followed by look at the decade leading up to the passage of the womens vote. Later, a look at lesserknown suffrage leaders. Up next, Hillary Clinton and library of Congress Talk about the fight for women to vote. This is the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote. The womans efforts continue commission hosted this conversation. Good afternoon, and welcome. My name is dr. Colleen shokin, im the vice chair of the womens Suffrage Centennial commission. On behalf of the commission and twitter, we are thrilled to bring you women to fight for the vote, celebrating 100 years of the 19th amendment, a conversation with awardwinning historian elaine weiss, and former secretary of state hillary rotem clinton. Moderated by librarian of congress doctor karla hagan. August 26th 2020 marks 100th unit anniversary of the 19th amendment and womens right to
Of Congress Carla Hayden. August, 2020, mark stop 100 anniversary of the 19th amendment and womens right to vote. In honor of this milestone of american democracy, congress has designated august as National Womens suffrage month. The womens Suffrage Centennial commission is coordinating National Womens suffrage month on behalf of congress and the barking people and if this history interests you, please in visit the commission at women but 100. Org to learn more and to engage. For now, lets enjoy this conversation between these three brilliant men as we celebrate the centennial of womens suffrage and pate tribute to the legacy of the trailblazing suffragists who paved the way for our right to vote. Hello, colleen, thank you for that thoughtful introduction. I am librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and i join you from the librarys exhibit, shall not be denied. Welcome to womens fight for the road celebrating 100 years of the 19th amendment, a conversation with historian elaine weiss and f
Amendment giving women the right to vote. The womens Suffrage Centennial commission hosted this conversation. Good afternoon, everyone. And welcome. My name is dr. Colleen show gun and im the vice chair of the womens Suffrage Centennial commission. On behalf of the commission and twitter. Were thrilled to bring you womens fight for the vote, celebrating 100 years of the 19th amendment, conversation with elaine weiss and Hillary Rodham clinton moderated by dr. Carla hayden. This is the 100 Year Anniversary of the 19th amendment and the womens right to vote. And in honor of this milestone of american democracy, congress has officially designated august as National Womens suffrage month. The Centennial Commission is coordinating suffrage month on behalf of the congress and the American People and if this history interests you, please visit the commission at womens vote 100. Org to learn more and engage. But for now lets enjoy this conversation between the three brilliant women as we celeb
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