Equal rights. An enduring American ideal.
On March 22, 1972, Congress approved the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and sent it to the states for ratification. Its purpose was straightforward: to guarantee equal rights under the law regardless of sex.
The amendment begins:
“Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.”
The ERA became a defining cause of the women's rights movement of the 1970s. Supporters organized marches, rallies and campaigns across the country, making the amendment a lasting symbol of the pursuit of equality.
Although the ERA received the required number of state ratifications following later votes by Nevada, Illinois and Virginia, its constitutional status remains disputed because those votes occurred after Congress's ratification deadline. It has not been formally recognized as part of the Constitution.
A vintage design with a message that endures.
Our Yestercool ERA 1972 T-shirt features Lady Liberty raising a torch emblazoned with ERA 1972, with Equal Rights Amendment beneath the illustration.
Rendered in warm, vintage gold against a classic black tee, the artwork recalls the bold graphics of 1970s political posters and women's rights campaigns.
It's a tribute to a pivotal chapter in American history—and to the continuing conversation about equality under the law.
Wear a piece of history. Keep the conversation going.
Comfort Colors introduces the “Comfort Colors 1717” garment-dyed t-shirt; a fully customizable tee made with 100% ring-spun cotton. The soft-washed, garment-dyed fabric brings extra coziness to your wardrobe while the relaxed fit makes it an excellent daily choice. The double-needle stitching throughout the tee makes it highly durable, while the lack of side seams helps the shirt retain its tubular shape. Discover all 62 colors in our charts below.
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 18.25 | 20.25 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 27.75 | 29.75 |
| Length, in | 26.62 | 28.00 | 29.37 | 30.75 | 31.62 | 32.50 | 33.50 |
| Sleeve length from center back, in | 16.25 | 17.75 | 19.00 | 20.50 | 21.75 | 23.25 | 24.63 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
.: Heavyweight fabric (6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²))
.: Relaxed fit
.: Pre-shrunk 100% ring-spun US cotton
.: Available in 62 colors
.: Sewn-in label
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Comfort Colors® 1717, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Do not bleach, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean