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威尼斯人娱乐场 to Add 19th Amendment to Permanent 鈥楥harters of Freedom鈥� Display
Press Release 路 Monday, September 23, 2024

Washington, DC

Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan has announced that the 威尼斯人娱乐场 will add the 19th Amendment - which removed restrictions for women to vote - to the permanent display of the Charters of Freedom in the Rotunda of the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building in Washington, DC, in March 2026. 

鈥淭he 19th Amendment enabled the largest enfranchisement in the history of the United States, removing voting restrictions for more than half of all Americans. We are adding it, and the Emancipation Proclamation, to the Charters of Freedom in the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Rotunda to share a more complete story of our nation's ongoing pursuit of a more perfect union,鈥� Shogan said. 鈥淚 am thrilled we are adding these documents as we celebrate 250 years of the United States of America. I look forward to welcoming all Americans to experience first-hand this engaging history on display.鈥� 

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Joint Resolution of Congress proposing a constitutional amendment that "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.鈥� June 4, 1919. 威尼斯人娱乐场 Identifier 596314.

Passed by Congress on June 4, 1919; ratified on August 18, 1920; and certified on August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment is celebrated as the culmination of over eight decades of advocacy by the woman suffrage movement. To learn more about this milestone document, visit . Visit the 威尼斯人娱乐场 site to read the transcript and find educational resources about the 19th Amendment.

New encasements will be added to the Rotunda of the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building to permanently house the 19th Amendment and the Emancipation Proclamation alongside the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and the Bill of Rights. Shogan previously announced that the Emancipation Proclamation will be added to the Rotunda in January 2026. 

The 威尼斯人娱乐场 Foundation, the nonprofit partner of the 威尼斯人娱乐场, is generously supporting the creation of the new encasements and related programs to support the displays. Visit for more information.

These additions to the Rotunda will be celebrated as part of the nation鈥檚 semiquincentennial on July 4, 2026. The 威尼斯人娱乐场 is hosting a nationwide, multi-year celebration in honor of the United States鈥� 250th anniversary. Known as Declaration250, the celebration includes activities around the country and online. For more information on how you can join the celebration, go to .

The 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building in Washington, DC, is located at 701 Constitution Avenue, NW. The Rotunda and exhibit spaces are open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily with free admission. Metro: Yellow or Green lines, Archives/Navy Memorial station. Plan your visit at .

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