How Nashville Gave Women the Right to Vote
On August 18th, 1920, Tennessee cast the final vote to ratify the 19th Amendment, giving women nationwide the right to vote. It's one of the most significant moments in our country's political history — as explained by Hillary Clinton in her speech to the Democratic National Convention last night — and it happened at the State Capitol right here in Nashville. Official Davidson County Historian Dr. Carole Bucy joins host Grace Fuisz to tell us the story of our city’s role in the suffrage movement, and the lessons we can learn from the "War of the Roses" that took place downtown, 104 years ago. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor!
You can explore the Votes for Women Room at the Nashville Public Library’s main branch when it reopens in October.
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