Lieutenant John J. Pershing was promoted to major of volunteers for his gallantry at the battle of El Caney, showing previous valor in the Wounded Knee campaign.
Branch Rickey stated, 'The Government has adjudged my occupation nonessential... I am going to engage in the greatest of occupations, namely the service,' highlighting his commitment to serve during wartime.
The Tennessee House passed the final ratification of the Federal Suffrage Amendment, concluding a long struggle for women's voting rights, initiated before American independence.
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