Women's Rights

Frederick Douglass Attends First Women's Rights Convention

Mar 17, 1848

Frederick Douglass, an ex slave and editor of the Rochester North Star, was an eloquent speaker who swayed the gathering into agreeing with the first resolution to give women the same rights as men in various trades and prefessions.

Wyoming Approves Women's Right to Vote

Dec 10, 1869

On Dec 10, 1869 John Campbell, Governor of Wyoming approved the first law in U.S. history granting women the right to vote.

National Organization for Women (NOW) is Formed

Jun 30, 1966

NOW was formed in 1966 by a group of 28 men and women. NOW is still alive and continues to fight for women's rights and end sex discrimination.

BillyieJean vs Bobby Riggs

Sep 20, 1973

It may just have been a game of tennis, but when Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs, it was a major victory for women all over the world. More than 50 million people watched this match.