A Century Of Wisconsin Women’s Suffrage, Summer Skincare

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Women's suffrage leader Carrie Chapman Catt
Former Governor of New York Alfred E. Smith, welcomes Carrie Chapman Catt, women’s suffrage leader, on her triumphal return from Tennessee, last state to ratify the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote, in New York, Aug. 27, 1920. Miss Catt carries a bouquet of blue and yellow flowers, colors of the National American Woman’s Suffrage Association. AP Photo

One hundred years ago on June 10, Wisconsin was the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. We look at the history of the fight for suffrage in Wisconsin. Then, a dermatologist shares summer skincare tips.

Featured in this Show

  • Celebrating 100 Years Of Suffrage In Wisconsin

    100 years ago, on June 10, Wisconsin became the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote. We hear about a centennial celebration happening at the Milwaukee County Historical Society to commemorate this landmark event.

  • Summer Skincare And Sun Protection

    You might be surprised to learn that sunscreen actually shouldn’t be your first line of defense against the sun. Summer is here, and with it come the looming threats of sunburn and skin damage. A dermatologist shares summer skincare tips, and tells us about environmentally-safe and human-safe sunscreens (for those who won’t ditch their sunscreen-first approach).

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Erin McCarthy Guest
  • Dr. Apple Bodemer Guest

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