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“It is perfectly evident to any logical mind that when you have got the vote, by the proper use of the vote in sufficient numbers, by combination, you can get out of any legislature whatever you want, or, if you cannot get it, you can send them about their business and choose other people who will be more attentive to your demands.”

Quote by Emmeline Pankhurst

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Emmeline Pankhurst
Emmeline Pankhurst

Emmeline Pankhurst was a British suffragette leader who was instrumental in the women's suffrage movement. Born on July 15, 1858, she dedicated her life to the fight for women's right to vote. Pankhurst's leadership and the WSPU's aggressive tactics, including demonstrations, hunger strikes, and acts of civil disobedience, were crucial in gaining public support and media attention. Her efforts led to the Representation of the People Act 1918, which granted some women the right to vote. more

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