Conversations with Suffragists
On August 18, 1920, women won the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendment. To commemorate this anniversary, the National A… read more
On August 18, 1920, women won the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendment. To commemorate this anniversary, the National Archives hosted a conversation with interpreters from American Historical Theatre portraying Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, and Alice Paul as they discussed the history of women’s suffrage and the challenges they faced along the way. close
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Dorothy Dougherty Director National Archives at New York City->Public Programs, Outreach, and Exhibits
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