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Florance F. Noyes as “Liberty” in Suffrage Parade. March 13, 1913 Florance F. Noyes as “Liberty” in Suffrage Parade.
March 13, 1913
Initial Capefore winning the right to vote, women’s political influence was limited to indirect means. Dissatisfied with this lack of voice, Anthony and Stanton campaigned tirelessly for a federal woman sufferage amendment. Although Stanton and Anthony did not live to see the fruition of their efforts to win the right to vote for women, the ratification of the 19th Amendment is the direct result of their work. Gaining a political voice was the first step in a long journey to full participation in politics by women in America. In this section, learn about women who play a vital role in American politics today to make a difference in women's lives.

Irvana K. Wilks
Village Trustee, Mount Prospect, Illinois

Susan M. Collins
United States Senator, Maine

Barbara A. Mikulski
United States Senator, Maryland