Series of speeches along with my good friend from california, a senior democratic senator. Senator Dianne Feinstein to memorate a consistent significant milestone in our nations history. 100 years ago today, the Senate Finally passed the 19th amendment which affirmed the right of women to vote in elections. Madam president , all of us that in 1775, as the Second Continental Congress was forging a new nation conceived in liberty, Abigail Adams admonished her husband john to remember the ladies. Despite her advice, it took nearly a century and a half for women to achieve their rightful place as full u. S. Citizens. 1919, the United States Senate Passed the 19th amendment to our constitution. The courage and determination exhibited by generations of rewarded inn were two sentences. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any states. N account of sex Congress Shall have the power to enforce this by appropriate legislatio
Mr. Mondale my friends, america has a future that each generation must enlarge. A door that generations must open. A promise that each generation must keep. Wanthe rest of my life, i to talk to young people about their future. ,nd whatever their race whatever their religion, whatever their sect, i want to hear some of them say what i say with joy and reference tonight. I want to be president of the United States. Thank you. ] pplause announcer Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis was considered a longshot by many when he announced his presidency ahead of the 1988 election. He would end up winning the democratic election, beating out people like joe biden, al gore. Atlanta is just under one hour. Applause] music tha [applause] mr. Dukakis mr. Chairman applause] mr. Dukakis a few months ago, when Olympia Dukakis in front of about a billion and a half Television Viewers all over the world raised that oscar over her said, [ok michael, she was not kidding. Are y and i [chanting] and kitty
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