Lucy Burns

American activist & co-founder of NWP

Lucy Burns - Activists & Humanitarians born July 28th, 1879
Born
Died

1966
60 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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An American activist played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement. Co-founded the National Woman's Party in 1916, focusing on the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. Organized numerous protests and demonstrations, including the 1917 picketing of the White House. Advocated for women's rights and worked alongside other prominent suffragists. Instrumental in mobilizing support for the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in 1920.

Co-founded the National Woman's Party

Picketed the White House in 1917

Advocated for the Equal Rights Amendment

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