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Suffragettes gather in Downtown Detroit to advocate participation in the League of Women Voters, c. 1920. Though the suffrage movement had been active since the 1850s, it was not until the early 20th century when a coalition of suffragists, women’s social welfare organizations and temperance groups influenced politicians to create and ratify the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote. The League of Women Voters, formed 6 months prior to ratification of the 19th amendment, was a revolutionary, grassroots organization that promoted social reform through education of citizens. It proved to be an important forbearer to the women’s rights movement. |
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Detroit News Photonegative Collection | Virtual Motor City Project |
