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First Women Graduates & Michigan's Suffrage Support | Mar 27

Published March 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM EDT
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On this day in 1871, Amanda Sanford and Sarah Killgore became the first women to graduate from the University of Michigan. Additionally, in 1912, the Michigan Senate voted to support the 19th amendment, advancing women's suffrage.

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