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By Jone Johnson Lewis, About.com Guide to Women's History

Wordless Wednesday - When the Vote Was New

Wednesday August 27, 2008
California Woman Annie Marshall Reid Rolph casts a vote, probably in 1911
Courtesy Library of Congress, modifications © 2008 Jone Johnson Lewis
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August 27, 2008 at 9:17 am
(1) Nancy says:

What a contrast between this voter’s fancy hat and Hillary Clinton’s orange pantsuit last night…and yet, they’re linked together by the simple ballot this woman is so proud to turn in.

August 27, 2008 at 9:40 am
(2) Beth says:

The styles may change considerably, but the underlying issue of freedom to vote, freedom to have a say in the course of our country as well as in our own individual lives, is always fresh.

Viva the Suffragettes!! Through all the ages, genders, ethnicity, and culture!

August 27, 2008 at 11:12 am
(3) Newlyweds Guide Francesca says:

For young women like myself, it’s hard to believe that not so long ago women could not vote. Last night, as Clinton gave her speech at the convention, I realized how close we actually came to having a woman candidate for president. My, how far we’ve come!

August 27, 2008 at 11:43 am
(4) Phylameana lila Desy says:

Proud to be a woman no matter what I wear.

August 27, 2008 at 4:54 pm
(5) Sukhmandir Kaur says:

And to think I’ve never voted. I’m just so untrusting of the electoral college , not to mention politicain promises. But I do love having the right to should I choose to do so!
Happy WW Jone

August 27, 2008 at 5:30 pm
(6) Franny Syufy says:

Although I’m not very enthusiastic about this coming election, I’ll keep those courageous women in mind and vote.

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