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First Woman's Rights Convention
The first woman's rights convention was thought to be either on the 19th or 20th of July in 1848. The convention was held in Seneca Falls, New York. Picture Found At:
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Territory of Wyoming Gives Women the Right to Vote
In 1869, the territory of Wyoming gave the women the right to vote. This honor was fullfilled with the help of Esther Hobart Morris. Picture Found At:
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Congress Requires Federal Equal Pay for Equal Work
For a long time, the women have been protesting for equal pay for equal work. IN 1872, the congress required federal equal pay for equal work. Picture Found At:
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/09/16/1132400/-Thank-You-My-Iron-Jawed-Angels-for-Giving-Me-the-Right-to-Vote-A-Tribute-to-Shade-the-Suffragette -
Supreme Court Denies Voting Right to Women
In 1874, the supreme court denied the voting right to the women. THe women didn't loose hope and they kept protesting. Picture Found At:
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The 19th Amendment Is Ratified
The 19th admendment is ratified in 1920. This means that now, women have the right to vote. Picture Found At:
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First Equal Rights Amendment Introduced
This is when the first equal rights amendment was introduced. The amendment didn't pass in the beginning. Picture Found At:
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Civil Rights Protections Extended to Women
In 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson further extended the civil rights protections for women. Picture Found At:
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First Woman Nominated for President
In 1972, the first woman was nominated and ran for the president. Her name was Victoria Chaflin Woodhull. Unfortunately, she didn't win. Picture Found At:
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Supreme Court Establishes Abortion Right
In 1973, the supreme court made it legal for the women to have the choice to have an abortion or to carry out their pregnancy. Picture Found At:
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Employment Discrimination Against Pregnant Women Banned
In 1978, the Employment Discrimination Against Pregnant Women was Banned. Therefore, elmployers could not question potential hires their plan for the future with children. Picture Found At:
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Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Signed Into Law
In 2009, President Barack Obama signed the Lily Ledbetter Pay Act signed into law. Picture Found At:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/10/21/10-ways-our-economic-policies-benefit-women
