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19th Amendment | What is the Nineteenth Amendment?

The Nineteenth Amendment of the Constitution grants women the right to vote.

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Nineteenth Amendment

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Women's History through the Years

Women have a long history in the United States of America. Follow the journey of women's fight for equality and justice as promised in the Declaration of Independence.

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