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“Every man who is not for us in this prolonged struggle for liberty is responsible for the present degradation of the mothers of the race. It is pitiful to see how few men ever have made our cause their own, but while leaving us to fight our battle alone, they have been unsparing in their criticism of every failure. Of all the battles for liberty in the long past, woman only has been left to fight her own, without help and with all the powers of earth and heaven, human and divine, arrayed against her.”

Quote by Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Book:History of Woman Suffrage ...: 1883-1900

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History of Woman Suffrage ...: 1883-1900

This book provides an in-depth look at the pivotal period in the fight for women's suffrage in the United States, covering the years from 1883 to 1900. It delves into the efforts, strategies, and challenges faced by suffragettes during this time, offering a detailed narrative of the movement's progression. 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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