"The Story of the Woman's Party" by Inez Haynes Gillmore is a historical record from the early 1900s that tells the story of the National Woman's Party and, in particular, highlights Alice Paul's important work to get women the right to vote. The book examines the strategies, difficulties, and successes of the suffragettes and is a source of information for anyone with an interest in the struggle for equality, women's rights, and political history. Setting the scene for the women's suffrage fight, the first chapter highlights the American political environment of 1912. It explains how Alice Paul joined the cause at a time when the movement to change the Constitution to grant women's voting rights was stalled at the national level. The early chapters introduce important people like Lucy Burns and Paul while also highlighting their histories and unique strategies for gaining support for the suffrage movement. The book explores the political apathy as well as societal views that have been obstacles, demonstrating the heartfelt commitment of the ladies who laid the groundwork for the perseverance that would eventually result in the ratification of the suffrage amendment.
The Story of the Woman's Party
By Inez Haynes Gillmore
Against a backdrop of political indifference, a determined group of women dared to challenge norms and fight for their place in history, forever changing the landscape of American democracy.
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About the AuthorInez Haynes Irwin was an American feminist author, journalist, member of the National Women's Party, and president of the Authors Guild. Many of her works were published under her former name Inez Haynes Gillmore. She wrote over 40 books and was active in the suffragist movement in the early 1900s. Irwin was a "rebellious and daring woman", but referred to herself as "the most timid of created beings". She died at the age of 97.
Inez Haynes Irwin was an American feminist author, journalist, member of the National Women's Party, and president of the Authors Guild. Many of her works were published under her former name Inez Haynes Gillmore. She wrote over 40 books and was active in the suffragist movement in the early 1900s. Irwin was a "rebellious and daring woman", but referred to herself as "the most timid of created beings". She died at the age of 97.
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