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FIRST TO RATIFY

On June 10, 1919, Wisconsin made history by becoming the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution granting national suffrage to women. This early and important vote would pave the way for other states to follow suit. Learn more

EVENTS

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS

Committee to Celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Wisconsin's Ratification of the
19th Amendment

AMENDMENT XIX

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.

THEIR STORIES. OUR LEGACY

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Women's Suffrage Centennial Celebration

WITNESS THE UNVEILING OFTHE ORIGINAL 19TH AMENDMENT

ONE DAY ONLY!

June 10 | events 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda

Events are FREE and open to the public.

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"Now more than ever, it’s important that we celebrate and elevate women and their contributions to our communities and our state while also acknowledging the important work we still have yet to do for equity, equality, and the inclusion of women across our state. I know this committee will serve as an important effort to educate folks and celebrate women's suffrage and the 19th Amendment in Wisconsin." Governor Tony Evers

SHARE YOUR CENTENNIAL PLANS

Give us the details, and we will post your centennial plans on the Events Calendar. The Centennial Committee wants to help you share and promote the details of your centennial-related events. womenscouncil@wi.gov

KEY DEFINITIONS

Suffrage: From the Latin suffragium, a vote given in deciding a controversial question or electing a person for an office.

Suffragist: A woman who fought for the right to vote.

Suffragette: At the time of the women’s suffrage movement, a term used to belittle and demean suffragists. Over time, suffragette has become a popular term used to describe suffragists.

Source: Wisconsin Historical Society, Women's Suffrage Toolkit

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