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Woman Suffrage, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woman Suffrage, 1917
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Banners Demo Demonstration George Harris George William Harris Group Of Women Policeman Rights Sailor Sailors Sash Sashes Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Suffragist Suffragists Womens Rights Womens Suffrage
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This striking photograph, titled "Woman Suffrage, 1917," captures a powerful moment in American history as women's rights activists gathered to demand the right to vote. The image, created by Harris & Ewing, depicts a group of determined women standing outside, holding banners and sashes that read "Votes for Women" and "Suffrage and Naval Warfare." The women, dressed in various outfits, including hats and coats, exude a sense of unity and resolve. Among the crowd, a policeman stands watch, adding an air of tension to the scene. The women, some of whom are holding flags, appear undeterred by his presence. In the background, sailors can be seen on the deck of a nearby ship, adding to the sense of contrast between the gendered spheres of politics and naval warfare. The photograph was taken during a pivotal moment in the women's suffrage movement, which had been gaining momentum for decades. The National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) had been organizing demonstrations and lobbying politicians for the right to vote since the late 1800s. By 1917, the movement had gained significant traction, with many states granting women the right to vote in state elections. However, the fight for the federal right to vote continued, and it wasn't until the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920 that women in the United States were granted the right to vote in federal elections. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the courage and determination of the women who fought for this fundamental right, and the progress that has been made in the fight for gender equality.
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