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
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
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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
Harris on the democratic ticket. Then, Purdue University associate professor nadia brown joins us for more on the Vice President of canada and the role of black women in american politics. Washington journal is next. Host good morning. It is thursday, august 13. Joe biden and Kamala Harris made their debut as democratic running mates. With of the ticket now set, harris biggest moments in the spotlight are set to come next week at the Democratic Convention and debate with mike pence. We are asking you how much you Pay Attention to the bottom half of a party ticket. Do you think running mates matter . Phone lines for you to call in, republicans, democrats, independents. You can also send us a text. Do, please include your name and where you are from. Otherwise, catch up with us on social media, twitter and facebook. A very good thursday morning to you. You can go ahead and start calling in as we begin with this headline from yesterday from political. Mates dont usually matter, they write