Government House Bathed In Light To Mark 100th Anniversary Of 19th Amendment
Government House in Annapolis was bathed in purple and gold light Wednesday night in honor of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment.
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Government House in Annapolis was bathed in purple and gold light Wednesday night in honor of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment.
Women could already vote in many states when the 19th Amendment passed in 1920, though difficulties in exercising that right persisted.
Maryland is marking the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment this month with a number of celebrations honoring those who helped push for women's right to vote.
This week marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment giving the right to vote, and the Maryland Historical Society is marking the occasion with a special virtual program.
For nearly 50 years, Senator Barbara Mikulski represented Baltimore and Maryland in the U.S. Senate, becoming one of the most powerful women in the history of Congress.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote.