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The Seneca Falls Conention
The first women's rights convention is held in Seneca Falls, New York. After two days of discussion and debate, 68 women and 32 men signed a Declaration of Sentiments, which sets the agenda for the women's rights movement. -
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Conventions
Annual Women's Rights conventions are held. -
The 19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment to the Constitution granting women the right to vote is signed into law by Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby.