“The sin of all time has been the exercise of assumed powers. This is the essence of tyranny.”
Quote by Victoria Woodhull
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A Speech on the Great Social Problem of Labor & Capital Delivered at Cooper Institute, New York City ... May 8, 1871, Before the Labor Reform League
The speech discusses the complex dynamics between labor and capital, exploring the social and economic challenges faced by workers and the implications for society. It was delivered to an audience interested in labor reform and is considered a significant historical document on the subject. more
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Victoria Woodhull
Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927) was an American social reformer, theosophist, and the first woman to run for President of the United States on a major party ticket. She was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement and the labor movement. more
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