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“When women's true history shall have been written, her part in the upbuilding of this nation will astound the world.”

Quote by Abigail Scott Duniway

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Abigail Scott Duniway

Abigail Scott Duniway was an American writer and activist who dedicated her life to the fight for women's rights and suffrage. Born on October 22, 1834, and passing away on October 11, 1915, she was a prominent figure in the women's rights movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. more

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