CHAPTER XX.

STORY OF FEDERAL SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT 618

The "war amendments" discriminate against women--National Association formed for Federal Woman Suffrage Amendment--Women vote under the 14th--Supreme Court decides against them--Fifty years' struggle with Congress for woman suffrage amendment--Hearings before committees--Stubborn opposition--Votes and defeats--Support of parties finally gained--Planks in their platforms--Amendment submitted to Legislatures--Strenuous efforts for ratification--Victory at last.