The historic women s suffrage march on Washington Michelle Mehrtens

Explore how the Womens Suffrage Parade on Washington in 1913 helped women secure the right to vote in the United States through the 19th amendment. On March 3, 1913, after months of strategic planning and controversy, thousands of women gathered in Washington D. C. for the Womens Suffrage Parade the first mass protest for a womans right to vote. Michelle Mehrtens details how the march rejuvenated the fight for the 19th amendment. Lesson by Michelle Mehrtens, directed by WOWHOW Studio. Sign up