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- Suffragist vs. Suffragette?In the United States, women’s suffrage activists always called themselves suffragists not suffragettes. This was because anti-suffrage forces used the term “suffragette” in an effort to diminish the work of …
- Women’s Suffrage ColorsThe woman’s suffrage movement was very conscious of its public image and carefully crafted this image to communicate its messages and reach supporters. In the United States, purple, gold and …
- EHC Mother’s Day House “Walk-By”The Evanston History Center Mother’s Day House Walk will be a “Walk-By” this year. EHC invites people to (safely) walk, ride, or drive (following social distancing guidelines) in order to …
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