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Emmeline B. Wells
Emmeline B. Wells

Emmeline B. Wells was a distinguished journalist and women's rights activist. Born on February 29, 1828, she dedicated her life to advocating for women's suffrage and gender equality. Wells was a co-founder of the National Woman's Suffrage Association and played a crucial role in the women's rights movement. She passed away on April 25, 1921. more

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