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The 1920's
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19th Amendment passed giving women right to vote
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Marget Sanger started the American Birth Control League (later to become Planned Parenthood)
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The Charleston became popular
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The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is first introduced to Congress. It states, “Men and women shall have equal rights throughout the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction.”
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Helen Wills won the Wimbledon title (tennis).
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Women compete for the first time in Olympic field events.