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“From "Not For Ourselves Alone:" In Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s time: Women were barred by custom from the pulpit and professions Those who spoke in public were thought indecent Married women were prohibited from owning or inheriting property: in fact, wives were the property of their husbands, who were entitled by law to her wages and her body. Women were prohibited from signing contracts Women had no right to their children or even their clothing in a divorce Women were not allowed to serve on juries and most were considered incompetent to testify. Women were not allowed to VOTE.”

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Ken Burns
Ken Burns

Ken Burns, born on July 29, 1953, is an American documentary producer known for his in-depth historical research and unique narrative style. His works, which cover a range of periods from the American Civil War to modern history, are highly acclaimed for their ability to tell the story of the United States through images. more

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