The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 223 - The Night of Terror
Dec 1, 2016
Delve into the fierce fight for women's suffrage led by brave activists like Alice Paul. Discover how Susan B. Anthony's friendships helped gain political traction. Hear about the dramatic split within the suffrage movement and the controversial picketing at the White House. Witness the brutal reality of suffragists facing horrific conditions and force-feedings during hunger strikes. The harrowing Night of Terror sheds light on the cruelty endured, sparking public outrage and ultimately leading to legislative progress.
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Train Ride That Changed A Senator
- Susan B. Anthony converted Senator Aaron A. Sargent to suffrage on a long train ride, gaining him as an ally.
- He introduced a constitutional amendment in 1878 that languished for decades before serious progress resumed.
Alice Paul's Strategic Militancy
- Alice Paul arrived in Washington in 1912 and quickly applied militant, strategic tactics to suffrage work.
- Her approach contrasted with NAWSA's state-by-state plan and escalated national pressure on President Wilson.
Silent Sentinels At The White House
- Alice and Lucy Burns launched daily pickets outside the White House in January 1917 as the "silent sentinels."
- Their quiet, persistent presence shocked the public and drew sustained attention to suffrage.