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Uncovering History: A Look at the Suffragette Parade in Washington, D.C.

Take a look at this incredible photo of a suffragette parade in Washington, D.C. from 1914. Learn more about the history of the suffragette movement and see another photo from 1913. Don't miss out!
Washington Post sponsored "bulletin board" for the 1912 Boston AL vs. New York NL World Series. (Library of Congress)
Unknown Soldier from World War I being taken from the USS Olympia at the Washington Navy Yard and transported to the US Capitol to lay in state (DC Public Commons)
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Here’s an excellent photo capturing history in Washington. This is a parade of suffragettes but I can’t quite make out where they are. If you know where this is, or think you recognize the building in the foreground or background, add your comments below.

Women on horseback in suffrage parade, Washington, D.C., May 9, 1914 (Library of Congress)
Women on horseback in suffrage parade, Washington, D.C., May 9, 1914 (Library of Congress)

UPDATE: Found another great suffrage photo on Shorpy. This one was from February 1913.

February 1913. "Woman suffrage -- hikers arriving in Washington from New York." Today marks the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. Over the next few days we'll post some more suffrage photos. Harris & Ewing glass negative. (Shorpy)
February 1913. “Woman suffrage — hikers arriving in Washington from New York.” Today marks the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. Over the next few days we’ll post some more suffrage photos. Harris & Ewing glass negative. (Shorpy)
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