ERA YES Button
| Description: |
The green metal button has white lettering. It represents a second wave in the struggle for womens rights. The Equal Rights Amendment, like the suffrage movement, bitterly divided men and women on both sides in a battle to define and possibly alter the role of women in society. Initially introduced in 1923, the amendment finally passed Congress in 1972 and went to the states for ratification. Indiana was the last state to ratify the ERA in 1977. The amendment ultimately failed to pass in enough states to become part of the U.S. Constitution. Exhibited as part of Treasures from the Collections - Celebrating 175 Years: 1830-2005. Second rotation. |
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| Origin: | Circa 1980 |
| Publisher: |
Digital image 2005 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc014/id/50 |
| Collection: |
Treasures from the Indiana Historical Society |
| Copyright: |
This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for personal use, study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: visualcollections@indianahistory.org. |
| Subjects: |
National Organization for Women Campaign paraphernalia Equal rights amendments Political slogans Women political activists Womens rights |
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