Tag: Suffrage Movement
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A Woman Joined Congress Before Women Could Vote
Discover the remarkable story of Jeannette Rankin, the first Pre-Suffrage Congresswoman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives before women gained the right to vote.
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Suffragists Protested Against the Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty was unveiled on October 28, 1886, sparking controversy. Women’s suffrage advocates saw a big irony. They felt a statue of a woman didn’t represent liberty for all women since they couldn’t vote. This sparked a debate about national symbols and gender equality. It became a key issue for the Women’s Suffrage…