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The Evolution of Women's Rights
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The first Women's Rights Convention
The first women’s rights convention is held in Seneca Falls, New York. Elizabeth Cady Stanton writes “The Declaration of Sentiments,” creating the agenda of women’s activism for decades to come. -
The formation of The American Equal Rights Association
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony form the American Equal Rights Association, an organization dedicated to the goal of suffrage for all regardless of gender or race. -
The Formation of NAWSA
The National Women Suffrage Association, and the American Women Suffrage Association, merge to form the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA). -
The NACW
The National Association of Colored Women is formed, bringing together more than 100 Black women’s clubs. -
The Nineteenth Amendment
On August 26th, of 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution is ratified, ensuring the right of women to vote. -
The Equal Pay Act
The Equal Pay Act is passed by Congress, promising equitable wages for the same work, regardless of the race, color, religion, national origin or sex of the worker. -
Roe V. Wade
Landmark Supreme Court ruling Roe v. Wade makes abortion legal. The Supreme Court in a separate ruling bans sex-segregated "help wanted" advertising. -
The First Women to Serve on the Supreme Court
Sandra Day O'Connor becomes first woman to serve on the Supreme Court. -
The First African American First Lady
Michelle Obama becomes the first African American First Lady -
A Women Runs for President
Hillary Clinton, ran as the first female presidential candidate of a major political party. Clinton won the popular vote but lost the electoral college vote to Donald Trump.