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The Intrepid New York Socialites Who Fought For Women's Right To Vote

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Published in Gilded Suffragists: The New York Socialites Who Fought For Women S Right To Vote (Washington Mews Books)

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In the early 1900s, a group of wealthy and influential New York socialites defied social norms to fight for women's right to vote. Their efforts helped pave the way for the 19th Amendment, which finally gave women the vote in 1920.

Who Were The New York Socialites Who Fought For Women's Suffrage?

The New York socialites who fought for women's suffrage were a diverse group of women. They came from different backgrounds and had different motivations, but they were all united in their belief that women deserved the right to vote.

Gilded Suffragists: The New York Socialites who Fought for Women's Right to Vote (Washington Mews Books)

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Some of the most prominent New York socialites who fought for women's suffrage included:

Alva Vanderbilt: The wife of William Vanderbilt, one of the richest men in the world, Alva Vanderbilt was a prominent socialite and philanthropist. She was also a strong supporter of women's suffrage and used her wealth and influence to help the cause.
Anne Morgan: The daughter of financier J.P. Morgan, Anne Morgan was a socialite and philanthropist who worked tirelessly for women's suffrage. She was a founder of the National Woman Suffrage Association and served as its president from 1904 to 1907.
Mary Harriman: The wife of railroad magnate E.H. Harriman, Mary Harriman was a socialite and philanthropist who was also a strong supporter of women's suffrage. She was a founder of the National Woman Suffrage Association and served as its treasurer from 1909 to 1915.

How Did The New York Socialites Fight For Women's Suffrage?

The New York socialites who fought for women's suffrage used a variety of tactics to achieve their goals. They lobbied politicians, organized rallies and marches, and raised money for the cause. They also worked to educate the public about the importance of women's suffrage.

One of the most important tactics used by the New York socialites was lobbying. They met with politicians and urged them to support women's suffrage. They also testified before legislative committees and wrote letters to newspapers.

The New York socialites also organized rallies and marches to raise awareness of the cause. These events were often attended by thousands of people and helped to generate public support for women's suffrage.

In addition to lobbying and organizing rallies, the New York socialites also raised money for the cause. They held fundraisers and donated their own money to support the work of the National Woman Suffrage Association.

What Was The Impact Of The New York Socialites' Fight For Women's Suffrage?

The New York socialites' fight for women's suffrage had a significant impact on the movement. Their efforts helped to raise awareness of the issue and to build public support for women's right to vote. They also helped to lobby politicians and to pass legislation that ultimately gave women the vote.

The 19th Amendment, which finally gave women the vote, was passed in 1920. This was a major victory for the women's suffrage movement and it would not have been possible without the efforts of the New York socialites.

The New York socialites who fought for women's suffrage were a remarkable group of women. They defied social norms and used their wealth and influence to fight for a cause they believed in. Their efforts helped to pave the way for the 19th Amendment, which finally gave women the vote.

The New York socialites' story is an inspiration to us all. It shows us that anything is possible if we have the courage to stand up for what we believe in.

Gilded Suffragists: The New York Socialites who Fought for Women's Right to Vote (Washington Mews Books)

by Johanna Neuman

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