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How the Vote Was Won

Pages
273
Published
2006
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the complex and often overlooked story of how women in the United States secured the right to vote. It delves into the strategies, struggles, and diverse voices that shaped the suffrage movement, revealing the intricate path to this fundamental democratic achievement. The narrative highlights the key figures and pivotal moments that led to the passage of the 19th Amendment.

About the author

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Rebecca Mead

Rebecca Mead is a staff writer for The New Yorker who writes about literature and culture. She is the author of La politique du mâle and the memoir My Life in Middlemarch. Her work often looks at