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In the end it came down to a single vote in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Passed by Congress on June 4, 1919, the Nineteenth Amendment – guaranteeing that the right to vote "shall not be abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." – was finally ratified by the required three-fourths of the states on this day 100 years ago.

To help you and your students celebrate, we are sharing some of our best resources on the history of the Women's Suffrage Movement, including this special eLesson about Judith Sargent Murray, one of America's earliest champions of female equality. ([link removed]) How are you celebrating? Share on social media and tag us, and we will send some special women's suffrage swag to you and your students!

BRI Lessons and Resources

The Movement Unites (1890-1920)
What's the connection between suffrage, citizenship, and public life? This unit from our Votes for Women resource ([link removed]) explores this question and others, including how people in the movement applied or failed to apply constitutional principles and civic virtues.

How Did Alice Paul Exemplify Perseverance in Her Life and Work?
She devoted her entire life to a cause bigger than herself. Suffragist Alice Paul was one of many women who protested, marched, petitioned, and was jailed numerous times for the cause of women's suffrage. Learn more in this lesson ([link removed]) from our Heroes and Villians resource ([link removed]) .

The Woman of the Hour and Purpose
The movement that began with the first women’s rights convention in 1848 at Seneca Falls, New York, seemed to be failing by the early 1900s. Carrie Chapman Catt was determined to save it. What can we all learn from her life of purposeful leadership? Discover more in this narrative and lesson from American Portraits. ([link removed])

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Caucuses to Conventions: New Podcast Episode
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Dear John,

A few days ago, one of our Constitutional Academy alumna named Amanda posted a selfie on Facebook sharing how she was finally able to cast a real ballot in her local election. She noted the significance of casting that ballot in the same month as the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment.

Amanda is a recent college grad and an entrepreneur. She's also founded a non-profit that provides resources and education to women seeking public office.

Today, we are proud to celebrate this momentous anniversary with you and all the other passionate and hard-working young people like Amanda who – following in the footsteps of the great Americans who fought for the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment – are making a profound impact on the future of our country.

Warmly,

Laura Vlk
Senior Manager, Teacher Services
Bill of Rights Institute
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