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“The emancipation of women from intemperance, injustice, prejudice, and bigotry. see Edgar Y. Harburg, We Gotta be Free”

Quote by Amelia Bloomer

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Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) was an American social reformer known for her advocacy of women's rights. Her most famous contribution was the promotion of women's clothing reform, particularly the 'Bloomer suit', a loose-fitting pantsuit designed to increase comfort and freedom for women. Bloomer also actively participated in educational reform, the temperance movement, and the peace movement. more

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