The Equal Rights Amendment

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The Equal Rights Amendment failed to pass. It was first introduced in Congress in 1923 and did not receive enough support to be ratified by the required number of states before the deadline in 1982. Despite advocacy efforts from various groups and individuals, including First Lady Nancy Reagan, the amendment was not successfully ratified. While Massachusetts was the first state to ratify the amendment in 1972, it ultimately did not receive enough support from other states.