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Women's Equality Day: Progress and Persistence | Salt Lake City News
On August 26th, we celebrate Women’s Equality Day — the day the 19th Amendment was certified in 1920, granting women the right to vote. But this wasn’t handed down; it was won through decades of relentless activism. Yet the victory was uneven: women of color faced further barriers, only fully addressed by the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The military’s deep connection to this day traces back to WWI, when women proved their patriotism and capability — a turning point for suffrage. Since the 1948 Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, women have served in every branch, including combat and…
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