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Feminism in the late 1800s into the 90s.

By laurenlabarca

  • Women Suffrage Amendment Introduced to senate.

    Senator A.A. Sargent introduces a women's suffrage amendment drafted by Susan B. Anthony to the senate,

  • 19th Amendment Ratified

    The U.S. senate ratifies the 19th Amendment which is women's suffrage.

  • Equal Rights Amendment Introduduced to Senate

    "Men and women shall have equal rights throughout the United States and every place subject to it's jurisdiction." This is the amendment drafted by Alice Paul. This amedment does not reach the House of Representatives until later on.

  • First Woman Governor

    First Woman Governor
    Nellie Tayloe Ross was inaugurated as the first woman governor in Wyoming.

  • First Woman to Swim English Channel

    First Woman to Swim English Channel
    Gertrude Ederle becomes first woman to swim English channel breaking all records.

  • First Woman in U.S. Cabinet

    First Woman in U.S. Cabinet
    Frances Perkins is sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Labor becoming the first woman in the U.S. cabinet.

  • The Feminine Mystique

    The Feminine Mystique
    The exact date of publication of this book is unknown, but The Feminine Mystique was written by Betty Friedan. This book emphasizes the harships of the middle-class woman and "the problem that has no name," sparking modern feminism.