aug 18, 1920 - 19th Amendment was ratified

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Congress passed the women's right to vote as part of the Constitution. After a long. difficult struggle for more than 40 years since the amendment had first been proposed, women are finally allowed to have a say. This will inevitably allow for more respect and a voice for women in the science community as well to be able to better contribute.

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