“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men and women are created equal.” -Deccelaeration of Sentiments , Elizabeth Cady Stanton 1848
Clad in their work uniforms, women of all professions—nurses, teachers, homemakers, farmers, and more—marched five thousand strong down Pennsylvania Avenue. Having advanced just a few blocks, their peaceful protest soon turned violent as men blocked the streets shouting at, grabbing and tripping the protesters.
This was the March 3, 1913 Women’s Suffrage Parade...