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Mr. President how long must women wait to get their liberty? Let us have the rights we deserve
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"Mr. President how long must women wait to get their liberty? Let us have the rights we deserve"

- Alice Paul

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Alice Paul was a popular leader in the ladies's suffrage movement in the early 20th century. In this quote, she is attending to the President of the United States as well as asking for how long ladies have to wait to acquire their freedom and also the civil liberties they should have. This quote speaks to the disappointment and rashness of the females's suffrage activity, which had been fighting for the right to elect for years. It also talks to the seriousness of the scenario, as ladies were still rejected basic civil liberties as well as liberties that guys taken pleasure in. Alice Paul was a powerful voice in the movement, as well as her words below show her enthusiasm and also resolution to combat for the civil liberties of women. Her words still resonate today, as females continue to fight for equivalent rights and also representation in society.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Alice Paul between January 11, 1885 and July 9, 1977. He/she was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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