Episode 08: Suffragists on Parade
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Waiting for Liberty
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The arrival of Alice Paul and the Silent Sentinels could be the most famous image of the women’s suffrage movement as it ushered in a new era of activism. Unfortunately the parade didn’t go well and once again raised questions about the racism of the movement.
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Episode 08: Suffragists on Parade
The arrival of Alice Paul and the Silent Sentinels could be the most famous image of the women’s suffrage movement as it ushered in a new era of activism. Unfortunately the parade didn’t go well and once again raised questions about the racism of the movement.
BOOK GIVEAWAY: This week we are giving away "Mr. President, How Long Must We Wait? Alice Paul, Woodrow Wilson and the Fight for the Right to Vote" by Tina Cassidy. Just follow @farsighted.creative (https://www.instagram.com/farsighted.creative/) and tag us when you share the podcast with your friends! If you're profile is private, make sure you DM us a screenshot of your post so we don't miss it. Shares before next week's episode will automatically be entered to win!
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