Historical Events tagged with "19th amendment"

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Politics & Government

Mass Arrests in Response to Red Scare

November 7th, 1919 105 years ago

On the second anniversary of the Russian Revolution, over 10,000 individuals suspected of being communists or anarchists were arrested in a nationwide operation across 23 cities in the United States. This marked a significant escalation in governmental measures against radical political movements following World War I, driven by fears of a potential uprising inspired by the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia. The raids were part of a broader crackdown known as the Palmer Raids, named after Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer, who led the efforts to suppress perceived threats to national security.

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Women's Voting Rights Protest Leads to Arrests

November 18th, 1872 152 years ago

Susan B. Anthony and 14 other women were arrested for voting illegally in the United States presidential election. They cast their votes in Rochester, New York, as a deliberate protest against the exclusion of women from the electoral process. Their actions were an important step in the women’s suffrage movement, advocating for women's rights to participate fully in democracy. The arrests garnered national attention and highlighted the ongoing struggle for female enfranchisement.

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