Woman's Suffrage

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Woman's Suffrage

Exhibit

Timeline: Woman Suffrage

Timeline of the suffrage movement

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Political Cartoon: His Daughter

His Daughter! And he thought she was "just a little girl"

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Political Cartoon: National American Woman Suffrage Association

Political cartoon about the National American Woman Suffrage Association' Annual Convention

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Political Cartoon: Shall Women Vote?

Political Cartoon: Votes for Women

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Political Cartoon: The Lid is Off

The lids is off, and women experience independence

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Political Cartoon: Uncle Sam embracing a Nurse

If You are Good Enough for War you are Good Enough to Vote

Video

Katherine Johnson and the Mathematics of the Space Race

Katherine Johnson worked for NASA as a "human computer," during the 1950's and '60's. Her work as a mathematician sent astronauts into space.

General

Q&A with Suffrage Historian Dr. Allison Lange

On December 7, 2017 the National Women's History Museum hosted an online Q&A with suffrage historian Dr. Allison Lange.

Lesson Plan

Taking a Stand: Woman Suffrage and Protest at the White House High School

High School Post-Filed Trip Activity

Lesson Plan

Taking a Stand: Woman Suffrage and Protest at the White House K-8

K-8 Post-Field Trip Activity

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I Want to Vote but My Wife Won't Let Me

Anti-suffrage postcard

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The Declaration of Sentiments and Resolution

Text of the Declaration of Sentiments from the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention

General

Woman's Suffrage Movement

Explore the woman's suffrage movement in this exhibit.

General

National Association of Colored Women

Black women participated in women’s rights movements, but were often excluded from organizations.

Biography

Amelia Bloomer

Amelia Bloomer was a suffragist, editor, social activist, and fashion advocate who worked to change women’s clothing.

Biography

Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Author, lecturer, and chief philosopher of the woman’s rights and suffrage movements.

Biography

Lucretia Mott

Lucretia Mott argued as ardently for women’s rights as for black rights, including suffrage, education, and economic aid.

Biography

Lucy Stone

A leading suffragist and abolitionist, Lucy Stone dedicated her life to battling inequality on all fronts.

Biography

Mary Church Terrell

Mary Church Terrell was a well-known African American activist who championed racial equality and women’s suffrage.

Biography

Ida B. Wells-Barnett

Ida B. Wells-Barnett was a prominent journalist, suffragist, activist, and researcher.