Womens Suffrage Millicent Fawcett
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Womens Suffrage Millicent Fawcett
Photograph shows Millicent Garrett Fawcett ahead of a banner proclaiming Woman Citizens Mrs. Fawcett, President of the National Union of Womens Suffrage Societies, advocated the constitutional non-militant approach to gaining the vote. In March 1917, a 90 strong suffrage deputation to Lloyd George was received. In May the representation of the People Bill was passed without division, becoming law in 1918. Date: 1917 (?)
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Advocated Ahead Approach Banner Citizens Constitutional Deputation Fawcett Gaining Garrett Lloyd Millicent Photograph Proclaiming Received Societies Strong Suffrage Vote
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In this evocative photograph, Millicent Garrett Fawcett, a pioneering figure in the Women's Suffrage movement, stands proudly before a banner declaring "Woman Citizens - Mrs. Fawcett, President of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies." The image captures Fawcett's unwavering commitment to the constitutional and non-militant approach to securing the right to vote for women. The scene is set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in British history. In March 1917, a delegation of 90 suffragettes, led by Fawcett, petitioned Prime Minister David Lloyd George to press for women's suffrage. Their determined efforts bore fruit when, in May of the same year, the Representation of the People Bill was passed without a divisive vote. This legislation, which became law in 1918, granted the vote to women over the age of 30 who met certain property qualifications. Millicent Garrett Fawcett's strategic and persistent advocacy played a crucial role in achieving this historic milestone. Her unwavering dedication to the cause, as evidenced in this photograph, serves as a testament to her indomitable spirit and the power of peaceful protest. The photograph, taken in 1917, is a poignant reminder of the significant strides made in women's rights during this period and the enduring impact of grassroots activism.
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