Colorado Governor Oliver Shoup signs the ratification document for the 19th Amendment December 12, 1919. Colorado was the 22nd state to ratify the amendment, which required 36 states. Tennessee was the thirty-sixth state on August 18, 1920. The amendment officially was adopted August 26, 1920
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 24, 2023) — The public is invited to join a Quad Cities celebration of Women's Equality Day on Saturday, August 26.
The event will run 2-4PM at the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave, Rock Island. This day commemorates the signing of the 19th Amendment in 1920 granting women the right to vote.
Women who lead in elected office, business, education and the arts will speak. All are welcome to stay to socialize and learn about local organizations that support women. Refreshments will be served.
No RSVP is necessary. The event is free.
Quad Cities Women's Equality Day is sponsored by the Quad Cities National Organization for Women, American Association of University Women Rock Island-Milan, and Progressive Action for the Common Good.
