Zara DuPont

American suffragist and advocate

Zara DuPont - American suffragist and advocate
Born

February 24th, 1869
156 years ago

Died

May 13th, 1946
78 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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Born in 1869, significant contributions to the women's suffrage movement occurred. Played a leading role in organizing rallies and petition drives. Collaborated with various women's organizations to advance voting rights. Active in promoting women's issues until the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote.

Organized nationwide suffrage rallies

Worked with women's organizations for voting rights

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