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The Woman Suffrage Procession on March 3, 1913, was the first suffragist parade in Washington, D.C. It was also the first large, organized march on Washington for political purposes. [ citation needed ] The procession was organized by the suffragists Alice Paul and Lucy Burns for the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA).
Screenwriter Frances Marion participated in the October 23, 1915 parade that brought more than 30,000 supporters of women's suffrage onto the streets of New York City. [47] Actress Fan Bourke opened The Princess, a 500-seat "votes for women" movie theatre, in New Rochelle, New York in late 1915. [11]
From the Suffrage Parade of 1913 to January's "Women's March on Washington," here is a look back of some of the most powerful photos in history of women honoring the legacy of marching to bring ...
May Jane Walker Burleson - "Jennie" May Burleson (1888–1957) was a notable socialite, artist, and Texan suffragette who was the Grand Marshal of the Woman Suffrage Parade of 1913 in Washington, DC. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Mounted with confidence on her horse, she led a parade of 5,000 people up Pennsylvania Avenue , Washington, DC and "into a melee that ...
English: Postcard featuring photographic image of a suffragists parade, Littlehampton, parade moving up street, three banners carried, crowds lining pavements, houses in the background, manuscript inscription front: 'Julia Strachey A chip off the old block'. Reference: TWL.2002.353
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English: Official program - Woman suffrage procession, Washington, D.C. March 3, 1913. Cover of program for the National American Women's Suffrage Association procession, showing woman, in elaborate attire, with cape, blowing long horn, from which is draped a "votes for women" banner, on decorated horse, with U.S. Capitol in background.
The women of the Six Triple Eight far exceeded expectations, completing their mission in 90 days despite being given twice that amount to get the job done. They then moved on to Rouen, France ...