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How the Battle for Woman Suffrage Was Won

Special | 44m 3sVideo has Closed Captions

Bob Kann shares the stories of the women who fought for their right to vote.

Bob Kann, an author and storyteller, shares the history of the suffragette movement. Kann highlights the influence of Wisconsin’s Belle La Follette and Carrie Chapman Catt and discusses the determination of the three generations of women who were finally able to secure their right to vote.

07/18/2019

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How the Battle for Woman Suffrage Was Won

Special | 44m 3sVideo has Closed Captions

Bob Kann, an author and storyteller, shares the history of the suffragette movement. Kann highlights the influence of Wisconsin’s Belle La Follette and Carrie Chapman Catt and discusses the determination of the three generations of women who were finally able to secure their right to vote.

07/18/2019

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