Suffragettes Picket the White House During W.W.I, 1917
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[Suffrage] [WWI] New York State Woman Suffrage Party. To the Voters. Resolution adopted by the New York State woman Suffrage Party Conference, Saratoga, August 30th, 1917. Declares the resolution passed to condemn suffragettes picketing the White House. 1 sheet. 4 x 5.5 in. “Be it resolved: That the New York State Woman Suffrage Party reaffirms its condemnation of the picketing of the White House, which tends to harass the Government in this time of great stress. It further urgs the press and public to discriminate between the small group of picketers and the great body of loyal, patriotic women in New York State who while devotedly serving their Government are working for their enfranchisement, November 6th.” Diagonal crease. Heavier toning around right section. Good condition. At this time, the US was involved in World War I, and those in the NY state suffrage group affirmed their commitment to fighting for women’s voting rights while still remaining patriotic in difficult wartime.Item #16308
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