Now, Illinois has a proud legacy as the land of Lincoln and the home state of Barack Obama. The first state to ratify the 13th Amendment, ending slavery. We were the first state. We're also the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment, establishing the right to vote for all women. The state that became a safe haven for women seeking to exercise their right to reproductive care. The state that protects the rights of the LGBTQ community. (09:16–09:23)
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