Kamis, 04 Januari 2018

Mother Knew Best

Ninety years ago Harry Burn obeyed his mom and cast the deciding ballot that gave women the right to vote. Harry T. Burn, the youngest member of the Tennessee State legislature, nervously fingered the letter in his jacket pocket. On August 18, 1920, the eyes of Americans everywhere were on Tennessee. Thirty-five states had ratified …

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