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Morning. Host lets talk about the significance of this week, august 16, 1920, and the key role it played in the 19th amendment. Guest yes, in august of 1920, 30 five states had ratified the 19th but the 36th state was elusive. There w according to the constitution, three fourths number of states had to ratify to make the 19th amendment part of the constitution. Really the last battle came down to tennessee here and there was not another obvious state that could ratify the 19 amendment. If women were going to have the right to vote in the 1920 election, it came down to tennessee. And one keysee vote. This is the headline from the washington post. A mothers letter, a sons choice. The letter was written by the byrne. Of harry who was he . Guest the youngest legislator in the Tennessee State house. He represented east tennessee. His district was not particularly supportive of the 19th amendment. Ae governor had called special session for tennessee to considerately 90 the amendment. Conside
The delayed for two months to have five chapters on battling the coronavirus in dealing with the white house she said made for more timely interesting boo book. Now invited to enjoy your Virtual Program coming to you from the air force academy with governor larry hogan and Foundation Institute executive director. Governor hogan is absolutely great to have you this afternoon its so great to be with you thank you. Conjunction with what a great book governor. Their assumption task stories in this. Such an honor to be with you today. Its probably going to have best and maybe my worst book as well as my only one. When i reddit right there in the first couple of chapters that reminds you came from a political family from congress in the 70s and ran for the senate you came from pedigree in maryland. Im very proud of him and gave up a safe seat in congress to run for governor. I learned a lot about Public Service and integrity for my dad put ice but most of my career in the private sector. Cer
The commission to consider the rights of women, the list fileddopting a their grievances. It took George Washington six but it took 72 years to establish womens rights by law. Womens suffrage is a long story heartache crowd by victory. Crowned by victory. Colleen shogan is the vice chair of the womens Suffrage Centennial womens Suffrage Centennial commission. She is also the vice chair of the White House Historical association, joining us here in washington. Thank you so much for being with us. Thank you, good morning. Lets talk about the significance of this week, august 16, 1920, and the key role it played in the 19th amendment. Yes, in august of 1920, 35 states had ratified the 19th but the 36th state was elusive. Thatwere 36 states at time. According to the constitution, there was a three fourths number of states that had to ratify to make the 19th amendment part of the constitution. The last battle came down to tennessee here and there was not another obvious state that could rati