1917 suffrage march

1917 suffrage march
Name	1917 suffrage march
Date	March 3, 1917
Location	Washington, D.C.
Causes	Women's suffrage in the United States, Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

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1917 suffrage march. The 1917 suffrage march, also known as the National Woman's Party march, was a pivotal event in the women's suffrage movement in the United States, with notable figures such as Alice Paul, Lucy Burns, and Inez Milholland playing key roles. This march was a culmination of efforts by various organizations, including the National American Woman Suffrage Association and the Women's Trade Union League, to secure women's suffrage through the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The event drew attention from prominent individuals like Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Eleanor Roosevelt, who were influenced by the Progressive Era and the Socialist Party of America.

Background

The 1917 suffrage march was preceded by years of activism, including the Seneca Falls Convention and the Women's Suffrage Procession of 1913, which was organized by Alice Paul and Lucy Burns. The National Woman's Party was formed in 1916, with the goal of securing a constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote, and was influenced by the Suffragette movement in the United Kingdom, led by figures like Emmeline Pankhurst and Christabel Pankhurst. The party's efforts were supported by notable individuals such as Harriot Stanton Blatch, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony, who were also involved in the American Woman Suffrage Association and the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. The march was also influenced by the Industrial Workers of the World and the American Federation of Labor, which advocated for workers' rights and social justice.

The 1917 suffrage march took place on March 3, 1917, in Washington, D.C., with thousands of women participating, including Mary Church Terrell, Ida B. Wells, and Carrie Chapman Catt. The march was organized by the National Woman's Party and was supported by other organizations, such as the Women's Suffrage League and the College Equal Suffrage League, which were influenced by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the American Civil Liberties Union. The marchers demanded that President Woodrow Wilson and Congress take action to secure women's suffrage, citing the examples of countries like New Zealand, Australia, and Canada, which had already granted women the right to vote. The event was covered by major newspapers, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Chicago Tribune, and was supported by notable journalists like Ida Tarbell and Lincoln Steffens.

The 1917 suffrage march was organized by a coalition of women's suffrage organizations, including the National Woman's Party, the National American Woman Suffrage Association, and the Women's Trade Union League. Notable participants included Alice Paul, Lucy Burns, Inez Milholland, and Mary Church Terrell, who were influenced by the Socialist Party of America and the Progressive Party (United States). The march was also supported by prominent individuals like Eleanor Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, and Jane Addams, who were involved in the Hull House and the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. The event drew attention from international figures like Emmeline Pankhurst and Christabel Pankhurst, who were leading the Suffragette movement in the United Kingdom.

The 1917 suffrage march had a significant impact on the women's suffrage movement, drawing attention to the cause and putting pressure on President Woodrow Wilson and Congress to take action. The event was followed by a series of protests and demonstrations, including the Silent Sentinels pickets, which were organized by the National Woman's Party and supported by notable individuals like Harriot Stanton Blatch and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The march also influenced the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which was ratified in 1920, granting women the right to vote, and was supported by organizations like the League of Women Voters and the National Council of Negro Women. The event was also covered by major newspapers, including The New York Times and The Washington Post, and was supported by notable journalists like Ida Tarbell and Lincoln Steffens.

The 1917 suffrage march is remembered as a pivotal event in the women's suffrage movement, marking a turning point in the struggle for women's rights in the United States. The event has been commemorated by the National Park Service and the Library of Congress, and has been recognized as a significant milestone in the history of women's suffrage in the United States. The march has also inspired subsequent social justice movements, including the Civil Rights Movement and the Women's Liberation Movement, which were influenced by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and the National Organization for Women. The event continues to be celebrated by organizations like the National Woman's Party and the League of Women Voters, and is remembered as a testament to the power of grassroots activism and the importance of securing women's rights, as advocated by notable individuals like Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan. Category:Women's suffrage in the United States