The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified on August 18, 1920. It granted women the legal right to vote, marking a significant milestone in the women's suffrage movement. This amendment was the result of decades of activism by women and their allies, who fought for equal voting rights. The passage of the Nineteenth Amendment was a crucial victory for figures like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who played key roles in advocating for women's rights. It represented a major step toward gender equality in the United States, allowing women to participate fully in the democratic process.