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.
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…