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Seneca Falls Conventions
The Seneca Falls Convention was the first women's rights convention in the United States, held on July 19–20, 1848, in Seneca Falls, New York. It was organized by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott and attended by about 300 people. The convention began the organized women's rights movement in America. At the event, Stanton presented the Declaration of Sentiments, a document demanding equal rights for women, including the right to vote. -
Women's Suffrage Parade
It took place in Washington, D.C., the day before President Woodrow Wilson’s inauguration. Over 5,000 women marched to demand the right to vote. The event drew national attention, especially after many marchers were harassed by crowds while police failed to protect them. The parade was significant because it brought widespread awareness to the women’s suffrage movement and showed the determination of women to gain equal rights. -
Ratification of the 19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote. It was passed by Congress on June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920. The 19th Amendment is significant because it legally guaranteed women’s suffrage across the United States, marking a major victory for the women’s rights movement. -
Equal Pay Act
The Equal Pay Act aimed to end wage discrimination based on sex. It was signed by John F. Kennedy and required that men and women be paid the same for doing the same work in the same workplace. It helped to promote fairness in the workplace. -
Title IX
Title IX was a federal law passed in 1972 that prohibited sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal funding. Title IX increased opportunities for women in school sports and also protected against discrimination in academics and sexual harassment. This law is important because it helped create more equal educational environments.