National Woman Suffrage Association

The National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA) was founded in 1869 by leaders like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony to advocate for women's right to vote in the United States. The organization aimed to secure voting rights through a constitutional amendment and emphasized broader issues of women's rights, including education and employment. The NWSA played a crucial role in the women's suffrage movement, organizing events, campaigns, and public awareness efforts. Its work eventually contributed to the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, granting women the legal right to vote.