American History Tellers ENCORE: The Fight for Women's Suffrage | The 19th Amendment | 5
Apr 2, 2025
As World War I raged, the suffrage movement took daring turns. Alice Paul's picketers faced hostility while fighting for rights near the White House. Meanwhile, Carrie Chapman Catt aimed to showcase women's patriotism to win the vote. The drama intensified as Tennessee held the crucial vote for ratification of the 19th Amendment, leading to intense lobbying and unexpected victories. Even after winning the right to vote, the struggle for true equality continued, underscoring the enduring fight for women's rights.
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A Suffragist's Arrest
- In June 1917, a mother and suffragist protested outside the White House.
- She was arrested for "obstructing traffic" after being attacked by an angry mob.
Two-Pronged Approach
- The suffrage movement used World War I as leverage in their fight.
- Alice Paul's National Woman's Party protested, while Carrie Chapman Catt's NAWSA showcased women's patriotism.
Silent Sentinels and Public Opinion
- Alice Paul's Silent Sentinels protested President Wilson's stance on suffrage.
- Newspapers criticized them, and public opinion turned against them after they displayed a banner criticizing Wilson during a Russian delegation visit.
