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Women's Suffrage Museum Events & Cultural Center

Mission statement for Suffrage Coalition Inc.’s Project: Women’s Suffrage Museum – Events & Culture Center - Locate and preserve the epic history of the movement that brought democracy to the other half of our citizens. Use accurate, immersive storytelling to inspire future generations to value their rights and faithfully perform their duties as citizens.

Harry T. Burn (1895-1977) TN

Harry T Burn
  • Was the youngest legislator in the Tennessee House when the 19th Amendment came up for a vote.
  • Believed his constituents wanted him to vote “no.”
  • Wore an anti-suffrage red rose all during the special session of the legislature.
  • Switched his vote at the last second and made Tennessee the final necessary state to fully ratify the 19th Amendment.

Quotes:

“I believe in full suffrage as a right. I believe we had a moral and legal right to ratify. I know that a mother’s advice is always safest for her boy to follow, and my mother wanted me to vote for ratification.”