CHAPTER XX.

STORY OF FEDERAL SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT 618

The "war amendments" discriminate against women--National

Association formed for Federal Woman Suffrage Amendment--Women

vote under the 14th--Supreme Court decides against them--Fifty

years' struggle with Congress for woman suffrage

amendment--Hearings before committees--Stubborn opposition--Votes

and defeats--Support of parties finally gained--Planks in their

platforms--Amendment submitted to Legislatures--Strenuous efforts

for ratification--Victory at last.

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