Liberty: America's Dog
When the Fords moved into the White House in August 1974, they did not have a dog. However, the family’s tr...
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The first suffrage picket line forms at the National Woman’s Party headquarters for a march to the White House gates on January 10, 1917.
Library of CongressAlice Paul, with banner, and Dora Lewis emerge from the National Woman’s Party Headquarters on Lafayette Square.
Library of CongressSuffragettes form a picket line in front of the White House, 1917.
Library of CongressSuffragettes hold a bonfire in front of the White House in 1917.
Library of CongressFlorence Youmans, from Minnesota, and Annie Arniel, from Delaware, are arrested by a female police officer for refusing to give up their banners in June, 1917.
Library of CongressSuffragette Lucy Burns jailed in Occoquan Workhouse.
Library of CongressNational Women’s Party members hold a watch fire at the front gates of the White House in January, 1919. They demand the right to vote in America while Wilson fights for democracy in other countries.
Library of CongressSuffragettes at Lafayette’s Statue demonstrating for the U.S. Senate’s approval of the suffrage amendment, June, 1919.
Library of CongressWhen the Fords moved into the White House in August 1974, they did not have a dog. However, the family’s tr...
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