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Today, August 26 and 100 years ago By Yvonne Kolbenschlag One hundred years ago, August 26, 1920, the 19th amendment to the United States Constitution gave women the right to vote! YEAH! Obtaining that right was the result of many women marching and putting up with punishments. Yes, some were even put in jail for wanting a chance to vote. In the Trabue-Russell House display of photos is one given by Mary Pelly. It shows many women, dressed in white, standing in front of our historic courthouse. There is one little girl sitting in front with a smile on her face. Women often brought their young daughters, even in strollers, as they marched for the right to vote. Women, on these marches, wore white to show solidarity. The women in the photo are not named, although one was Mary Pelly's mom. The photo also shows men, so there was support by some men. There is also a covered wagon next to the group, indicating it would not have been an easy way for so many to assemble since few had cars. Did you notice that during the 'State of the Union Speech' the group of women all wearing white? They were remembering the women who at one time had no voice in our government. The word 'suffrage' comes from a Latin word that means 'to vote.' The women who marched were called 'suffragettes.' This story was posted on 2020-08-26 12:21:36
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