Ratified on August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote. Decades of suffrage supporters did everything from marching and lecturing to protesting and illegal voting – civil disobedience that led to the right we take for granted. Prior to the amendment’s passage, 9 western states had such legislation by 1912. The …
Phoebe Ess – Before She Could Vote
Known as “The Dean of Missouri Club Women,” Phoebe Ess was an enthusiastic and energetic women’s advocate throughout her life. She lived in an era where women either worked low paying jobs or considered their families to be their job. Mrs. Ess managed to work tirelessly for various reforms while raising a family and creating …