Amelia Bowen reads the joint resolution of the US Congress in 1971, introduced by Bella Abzug, declaring August 26th of each year as Women's Equality Day. It celebrates the ratification of the 19th amendment to the US Constitution in 1920.

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August 26th designated as Women's Equality Day in 1971

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