by Jim Wetton
President Wilson openly declares his support for women’s suffrage but suggests that the country’s focus should move towards winning the war.
The outbreak of the Spanish Flu Pandemic affected over 500 million people worldwide. 20-50 million were killed including 675,000 in the United States. It affected the young and healthy before it affected the old and feeble due to how the immune system reversed itself and began to work against the victims.
The Spanish Flu Pandemic takes a major toll on Lizzy’s family.
1919
Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending WWI.
President Wilson begins his campaign to enact the League of Nations.
Teddy returns home with hopes of asking Adeline to marry him.
Michigan grants women full suffrage.
Martin’s investment comes back to give Lizzy a nice gift.
President Wilson has a stroke. Edith and his administration keep it quiet as she runs the government.
The Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, stating, “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.”
1920
The presidential election between Warren Harding vs James Cox takes place. It is the first election in which women will be casting their vote.
Lizzy sets herself and her family and friends to attend the inaugural moment in which she and her daughter and her granddaughter will be casting their vote together.
Lizzy rests her head on her couch in anticipation for the following day’s big event.
About the Author
Jim Wetton has been married to the love of his life, Darlene, for over 40 years. He has a daughter, Melanie, along with her husband, Shane. A son, Dusty, along with his wife, Nikki. He is blessed with five grandchildren: Sophia, Taylor, Tristan, Penelope and Grace.
Jim gives all glory to God for the enjoyment of writing and appreciates his readers for their kindness and encouragement. He is currently working on his fourth novel in the Monroe Series called Teddy, Jr.