Social Movements & Civil Rights

Silent Sentinels Arrested for Suffrage

Ten suffragists from the Silent Sentinels were arrested while picketing outside the White House to demand the right to vote for women in the United States. Their peaceful protest featured banners and signs advocating for suffrage and garnered significant attention. This act of civil disobedience highlighted the ongoing struggle for women's rights and the urgent call for change in public policy, engaging citizens and politicians alike.

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