“Resolved, that it is the duty of the women of this country to secure to themselves their sacred right to the elective franchise.”
As she wrote the resolutions in preparation for the Seneca Falls Convention, Lizzie Stanton added this one despite the objection of many. To attain the full rights and responsibilities of citizenship, she knew it must include the vote. Since it took over 70 years to gain, we should consider it valuable and EXERCISE IT!
http://www.usconstitution.net/sentiments.html
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