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The grandest thing has been the lifting up of the gates and the opening of the doors to the women of America, giving lib
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"The grandest thing has been the lifting up of the gates and the opening of the doors to the women of America, giving liberty to twenty-seven million women, thus opening to them a new and larger life and a higher ideal"

- Olympia Brown

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This quote by Olympia Brown speaks to the enormous progress made in the defend women's rights in America. Brown is referring to the 19th Amendment, which approved women the right to vote in 1920. This change was a monumental advance in the fight for gender equality, as it provided twenty-seven million females the right to take part in the political procedure and have their voices heard. This amendment unlocked to a brand-new and larger life for ladies, enabling them to pursue greater perfects and higher chances. Brown's quote is a testament to the power of the 19th Amendment and the progress it made in the fight for ladies's rights.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Olympia Brown between January 5, 1853 and October 23, 1926. He/she was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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