mar 22, 1923 - First version of equal rights amendment introduced - "Men and women shall have equal rights..."

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In 1923, the first version of the equal rights amendment which was passed in 1972 was introduced, and it said: "Men and women shall have equal rights throughout the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction." This was a victory for women because it basically said they would have the same rights as men would from now on.

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