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Women First Convention
The first women convention was held Seneca Falls, New York.
After 2 days of discussion and debate , 68 women and 32 men sign a declaration of sentiments . -
National Women Convention
The first national convention took place Worchester Mass attacting more then 1,000 people. -
Congressional Union
Alice Paul and Lucy Burns formed the congressional Union to work toward the passage of a federal admendment to give women the rights. -
Wyoming
The territory of wyoming passes the first women's suffrage law. -
Colorado admendment
Colorado is the first state to adopt an admendment granting to allow women to vote. -
National Association of Colored Women
The National Association of Colored Women is formed,bringing together more than 100 black women clubs. -
Women Trade Union
The National Women's Tade Union League (TNWTUL) is estalblished to advocate for improved wages and working and conditions for working. -
National Council Of Negros
Mary McLeod Buthune organizes the National Council of Negro Women, a coalition of black women's groups that lobbies against job discrimination, racism, and sexism. -
Food and Drug Adminstration
The Food and Drug Adminstration approves birth control pills -
Women Rights
As a result of Roe vs Wade the sepreme court establishes a woman's right to safe and legal abortion overriding the anti-abortion laws of many states.