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Crystal Bridges Artwork
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Jessica Penn in Black with White Plumes
Robert Henri publishes his painting, Jessica Penn in Black with White Plumes. -
Summer Day
Frank Weston Benson publishes his artwork, Summe Day -
National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage is founded
National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage is founded -
Arkansas secures primary suffrage
Arkansas secures primary suffrage -
First Women elected to Congress
Jeannette Rankin of Montana is formally seated in the U.S. House of Representatives as the first woman elected to Congress. -
Women Suffrage Amendment is passed
The House of Representatives passes the federal woman suffrage amendment, 304 to 89, a margin of 42 votes over the required two-thirds majority. -
The 19th Amendment is signed
The 19th Amendment is quietly signed into law by Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby, granting women the right to vote. Suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt summarized the effort involved in securing passage of the 19th Amendment: -
Rosie the Riveter
Norman Rockwell publishes his painting, Rosie the Riveter. -
A record-breaking number of women is elected to Congress.
A record-breaking number of women is elected to Congress. -
Crystal Bridge Opens
The Grand Opening of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art hosts its Grand Opening.