aug 18, 1920 - 19th Amendment Ratified

Description:

The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified on August 18, 1920, granted American women the right to vote, marking a pivotal victory in the women's suffrage movement. This amendment culminated decades of activism and struggle by suffragists who fought to extend democratic rights to women, significantly altering the political landscape of the United States by expanding the electorate.

Added to timeline:

Date: