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efore winning the right to vote, womens 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
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