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Suffragist outside the White House demanding passage of the 19th Amendment, 1917 (b/w photo)
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Suffragist outside the White House demanding passage of the 19th Amendment, 1917 (b/w photo)
3709816 Suffragist outside the White House demanding passage of the 19th Amendment, 1917 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suffragist from the National Woman's Party stands outside the White House demanding passage of the 19th Amendment with wartime banner, Democracy Should Begin at Home, 1917)
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This photograph captures a powerful moment in American history. Taken in 1917 by an anonymous American photographer, it shows a suffragist from the National Woman's Party standing outside the White House demanding the passage of the 19th Amendment. The suffragist holds a wartime banner that reads "Democracy Should Begin at Home" emphasizing the need for gender equality within America. The image exudes retro nostalgia, taking us back to a time when women fought tirelessly for their right to vote. President Woodrow Wilson's administration is symbolically represented by the White House looming behind her on Pennsylvania Avenue. This brave woman stands on the sidewalk as a sentinel of justice, advocating for equal rights through peaceful picketing and nonviolent demonstrations. During this era marked by World War I, social movements were gaining momentum across North America. The suffrage movement was one such campaign fighting for freedom and liberation through government reform and democracy. This photograph serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of gender equality while also highlighting ongoing struggles around human rights. Bridgeman Images has preserved this historic moment captured by MZphoto with great care and attention to detail. It stands as an important relic from the early 20th century activism, reminding us of those who paved the way for universal suffrage and our right to vote today.
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