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“I am weary seeing our laboring classes so wretchedly housed, fed, and clothed, while thousands of dollars are wasted every year over unsightly statues. If these great man must have outdoor memorials, let them be in the form of handsome blocks of buildings for the poor”

Quote by Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Book:Elizabeth Cady Stanton as Revealed in Her Letters, Diary and Reminiscences

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Elizabeth Cady Stanton as Revealed in Her Letters, Diary and Reminiscences

This volume compiles letters, diary entries, and reminiscences by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a leading figure in the early women's suffrage movement in the United States. The materials provide a firsthand perspective on her personal experiences, intellectual development, and activism, including her work on the Declaration of Sentiments and her collaborations with other reformers. The book serves as a primary source for understanding Stanton's views on gender equality, social reform, and her role in the broader struggle for women's rights. more

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Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Elizabeth Cady Stanton, born on November 12, 1815, and died on October 26, 1902, was a pioneering American activist for women's rights. She was a key figure in the women's rights movement, known for her dedication to the fight for women's suffrage and gender equality. more

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