Wyoming became the 44th state — and the first to enter with women's suffrage already written into its constitution, earning it the nickname "The Equality State." Western states led the country on the vote decades before the 19th Amendment.
Common Questions About July 10
What happened on July 10 in American history?
In 1890: Wyoming joins the Union. Wyoming became the 44th state — and the first to enter with women's suffrage already written into its constitution, earning it the nickname "The Equality State." Western states led the country on the vote decades before the 19th Amendment.
Why is July 10 significant?
Wyoming became the 44th state — and the first to enter with women's suffrage already written into its constitution, earning it the nickname "The Equality State." Western states led the country on the vote decades before the 19th Amendment.
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