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The ratification of the 19th Amendment marked a turning point in American history, expanding the electorate and affirming fuller citizenship for women. By guaranteeing women the right to vote, it reshaped the nation’s democracy and broadened civic participation. The display highlights the expansion of voting rights to millions of women before and after the 19th Amendment and explores its lasting impact today.
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Acknowledgements
Rightfully Hers was created by the National Archives and presented in part by the National Archives Foundation in 2019. This exhibit is made possible through the generous support of Unilever, Pivotal Ventures, the Carl M. Freeman Foundation in honor of Virginia Allen Freeman, AARP, and Denise Gwyn Ferguson.
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