Suffragette

The Seneca Falls Convention was the first women's rights convention in the United States. It marked the beginning of the women's suffrage movement.

Sojourner Truth delivered her famous 'Ain’t I a Woman' speech at a Women’s Convention in Akron, Ohio.

On December 10, 1869, women in Wyoming Territory were granted the right to vote without any restrictions, making it a significant milestone in the suffrage movement.

Victoria Woodhull becomes the first woman to address a House committee, testifying to the Judiciary Committee of the United States House of Representatives. She argues that the Fourteenth Amendment grants women the right to vote, but the committee disagrees.

Susan B. Anthony, along with several women in Rochester, New York, votes in the presidential election and is arrested and charged with voting illegally. Her case is heard by a federal court in 1873. Other women who voted are arrested but not charged. The election inspectors who allowed the women to vote are also arrested and found guilty.

The Woman Suffrage Amendment is introduced into Congress, marking a significant step towards women's suffrage.

At their National Convention in Washington, DC, the Woman's Christian Temperance Union formally endorses woman suffrage, believing that women will vote to protect their homes from evils like alcohol.

On January 25, 1887, the women's vote amendment that was first introduced to the US Senate in 1878 is defeated, halting progress towards granting women the right to vote at the federal level.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and others establish the International Council of Women in Washington, DC. The organization advocates internationally for women's rights, including suffrage.

Wyoming becomes a state with woman suffrage included in its new state constitution, making it the first state with woman suffrage.

On August 12, the Territory of Hawai’i is established, with the territorial constitution deliberately excluding woman suffrage. This period also marks the removal of Queen Lili’uokalani from power by the United States in 1893.

Women from ten nations gather in Washington, DC for the First Conference of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance to discuss strategies for achieving international woman suffrage.

Oklahoma officially becomes a state, and women are granted the right to vote in school elections as part of the new state Constitution.

Women workers in New York City observe National Woman’s Day, demanding women’s right to vote. It is now celebrated as International Women’s Day.

The first suffrage march in the United States took place in Oakland, California, led by Johanna Pinther, Jeanette Pinther, and Lillian Harris Coffin. They marched to demand California suffrage be added to the Republican platform.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is founded in New York City by white and Black members, playing a significant role in the suffrage movement for women and Black men in the South.

Alice Paul is arrested in London for smashing a window during a suffrage protest. She is sentenced to one month of hard labor. This incident is part of her activism during her time in England.

The New Mexico Constitutional Convention convenes in Santa Fe during October 3 to November 21. They draft a constitution allowing women to vote solely in school board elections, effective upon New Mexico's statehood on January 6, 1912.

The tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Fire in New York City claims the lives of 145 workers on March 25. This event leads to increased collaboration between working women and middle-class reformers, who advocate for woman suffrage to improve working conditions.

California voters approve a woman suffrage measure on the state ballot, granting women the right to vote with 50.7 percent support.

The Arizona woman suffrage referendum passes by a margin of two-to-one.

Ida B. Wells-Barnett establishes the Alpha Suffrage Club, the first Black women’s suffrage organization in Illinois.

Alice Paul and the Congressional Union break away from the National American Woman Suffrage Association to establish the National Woman’s Party.

On March 4, 1917, Jeannette Rankin takes office, becoming the first woman to serve in the United States Congress.

November 14, 1917, marks the 'Night of Terror' at the Occoquan Workhouse, where jailed 'Silent Sentinels' are subjected to beatings, chaining in stress positions, and rendered unconscious, highlighting the harsh treatment faced by suffragettes.

On January 9, 1918, President Woodrow Wilson delivered a speech advocating for woman suffrage as a war measure. He emphasized the importance of democracy and urged Congress to support women's right to vote.

On May 21, the U.S. House of Representatives passes the 19th Amendment legislation, a significant step towards women's suffrage.

On June 4, 1919, Congress approved the Nineteenth Amendment, sending it to the states for ratification.

On June 10, Michigan and Wisconsin become the first states to ratify the 19th Amendment, furthering the progress towards women's suffrage.

On June 16, Kansas, New York, and Ohio ratify the 19th Amendment, contributing to the growing momentum for women's suffrage.

Although Illinois initially voted in favor of the 19th Amendment on June 10, the ratification process was completed on June 17, solidifying support for women's suffrage.

On June 24, Pennsylvania ratifies the 19th Amendment, contributing to the increasing number of states supporting women's suffrage.

Massachusetts ratifies the 19th Amendment on June 25, further advancing the progress towards women's suffrage in the United States.

On June 28, Texas ratifies the 19th Amendment, joining the states in supporting women's suffrage and moving closer to nationwide ratification.

On January 16, 1920, Indiana officially approves the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, granting women the right to vote.

February 4, 1920, marks the establishment of the League of Woman Voters by Carrie Chapman Catt, aiming to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens.

The Nineteenth Amendment, granting women the right to vote, was passed by Congress on June 4, 1919.

The 19th Amendment was ratified on August 18, 1920, granting women the right to vote in the United States.

On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was certified into law by the U.S. Secretary of State. This amendment granted women the right to vote, marking a crucial milestone in the fight for gender equality.

On September 14, 1920, Connecticut ratified the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. This further solidified the nationwide acceptance of women's suffrage.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a significant milestone in suffrage history as it prohibited racial discrimination in voting, ensuring equal voting rights for all citizens.