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Women’s suffrage

Remembering the Women’s Suffrage March of 1913: A Bold Move to Gain Attention and the Right to Vote

November 9, 2022May 11, 2015 by ghostsofdc

Remembering the Women’s Suffrage March of 1913 and the efforts of suffragettes in the United States to gain the right to vote. This magnificent parade and rally on March 3, 1913 was designed to gain the attention of the public and the president of the United States.

Categories Guest Posts Tags 1910s, Women's suffrage

Exploring the Suffrage March Line from March 4th, 1913

November 23, 2021February 7, 2014 by ghostsofdc
Women marchers organized by country, state, occupation, and organization, led by Miss Inez Milholland and Mrs. Richard Coke Burleson, during the suffrage march, March 3, 1913, Washington, D.C.

Take a look back at a moment in history with this interesting drawing of the suffrage march line from March 4th, 1913

Categories Historical Events Tags 1910s, Women's suffrage 2 Comments

A Look Back at a 1913 Women’s Suffrage Meeting on 15th St.

March 3, 2023December 12, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Suffrage open air meeting at the National Capitol demanding that Congress pass the National woman suffrage amendment-- Feb. 1913. Corner Penn. Ave. and 15th St. where the Washington Hotel now stands.

Take a look back at a 1913 women’s suffrage meeting in Washington, DC. Learn the history of the women’s suffrage movement and see two photos from the meeting on 15th St.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1910s, Pennsylvania Avenue, Women's suffrage

Celebrating 100 Years Since the Women’s Suffrage Parade: Walter Johnson’s Support for Women’s Right to Vote

March 25, 2022April 1, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Walter & Hazel Johnson in 1924 (Library of Congress)

Celebrate 100 years since the women’s suffrage parade in Washington with an apropos article about Walter Johnson’s support for women’s right to vote. Learn more about his and his wife Hazel’s marriage in Columbia Heights.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1910s, Baseball, Walter Johnson, Women's suffrage

Women’s Suffrage Crowds on Pennsylvania Avenue in February 1913

November 4, 2021March 27, 2013 by ghostsofdc
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.

1913 Pennsylvania Avenue and women’s suffrage street scene.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday, Historical Events Tags 1910s, Pennsylvania Avenue, Women's suffrage 2 Comments

The Anti-Flirt Club: Washington’s 1923 Campaign Against Street Harassment

March 28, 2022July 16, 2012 by ghostsofdc
February 27, 1923. "Miss Alice Reighly, 1409 Harvard Street, president of Anti-Flirt Club, which has just been organized in Washington, D.C., and will launch an 'Anti-Flirt Week' beginning March 4. The club is composed of young women and girls who have been embarrassed by men in automobiles and on street corners." National Photo Company Collection glass negative. (Shorpy)

In 1923, Washington women formed the Anti-Flirt Club and published ten commandments for dealing with men who harassed them on the street.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1920s, Notable People, Women's suffrage 7 Comments

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

September 1, 2019June 29, 2012 by ghostsofdc
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)

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!

Categories Historical Events Tags 1910s, Women's suffrage 5 Comments
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