Ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, 1920
Summary of the Ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment
The ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment on August 18, 1920, was a historic milestone in the fight for women’s suffrage in the United States. After decades of advocacy by suffragists, the amendment granted women the constitutional right to vote. Tennessee became the pivotal 36th state to ratify the amendment. This victory marked the culmination of years of protests, lobbying, and grassroots organizing by suffrage groups. While the amendment was a monumental step toward gender equality, it did not eliminate barriers for many women of color, who continued to face discriminatory practices at the polls.
