A convention to consider the rights of women was helpin held. The Committee Found grievances against the government of men to be the same number that american men have had against king george. Yearsk George Washington to rectify grievances by war, but 72 years to establish womens rights by law. Amassmeantsss mean were needed. Womens suffrage is a long story of hard work crowned by victory. Host 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 and. Thank you so much for being with us. Guest thank you, and good 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
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Right to vote. We look back at how the Suffrage Movement evolved, but we start with Kamala Harris. How important is gender in your 2020 vote . You can join the conversation. Atne lines are open 202 7488001 for republicans. Four our8002 democrats. Ur text line is 202 7488003 twittercan find us at and facebook. Passing of thehe president s younger brother. Trump was 71 years old. He tried to stop the publication of a tell all book by nice, mary. They had different personalities. Donald trump once described his younger brother as quieter and more easygoing. The only guy whom i ever called, honey. The president said, it is with a heavy heart i share my wonderful brother, robert, peacefully passed away tonight. He was not just my brother, he was my best friend. He will be greatly missed, but we will meet again. His memory will live on in my heart forever. Robert, i love you. Rest in peace. Let us turn to the front page of about howngton post senator harris evolved to woo the black activists
The movement dates from 1848 when a convention to consider the rights of women was held in new york. The committee adopting the list of womens wrongs found grievances against the government of men to be the same number that american had had against king george, it took George Washington six years to rectify mens grievances by law, but it took 72 years to establish womens rights by law. At least 1,000 legal amendments were necessary and every one was a struggle against ignorant opposition. Woman suffrage is a long story of hard work and heartache crowned by victory. Colleen shogan is vice chair of the womens Suffrage Centennial commission and White House Historical association joining us here in washington. Thank you so much for being with us. Thank you, and good morning. Lets talk about the significance of the events this week, august 18th, 1920, and the key role tennessee played in the 19th amendment. Yes. In august of 1920, 35 states had ratified the 19th amendment, but the 36th stat
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