Elections

Blog posts about events or people associated with political elections at the national, state, and local level.

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    Nellie Tayloe Ross Becomes The First Woman Governor in the U.S

    Overview Ross’ Early Years Nellie Tayloe Ross was born on November 29, 1876, in St. Joseph, Missouri, on a plantation owned by her maternal grandfather in Andrew County. Her parents…

  • Nellie Tayloe Ross: The New Woman and Politics

    Women’s lives had changed significantly from the late 19th century into the 1920s. They became more involved in politics and increasingly joined the workforce. This challenged the traditional ideas of…

  • The Creation of the Nazi Party (1920-1945)

    Overview: Many historians and political organizations would say the Nazi Party was one of the most powerful and influential organizations of the 20th century. But did you know it took…

  • Irish Civil War (1922–1923)

    Overview: The Irish Civil War started on June 28, 1922, and lasted approximately ten months, ending on May 24, 1923. Even though this war started in June 1922, the Irish…

  • Phoebe “Febb” Ensminger Burn

    Biographical Overview Phoebe Ensminger Burn was born in the quiet community of Mount Verd, Tennessee on November 23, 1873, and was more often well-known by her nickname of “Febb.” She…

  • The Snyder Act of 1924

    History of Native American Citizenship To be born and raised in the United States of America but denied citizenship and the right to vote; this was the unfortunate reality for…

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