
Jailed for Freedom - by Doris Stevens
Illustrations
PREFACE
Part I Leadership
Chapter 1 A Militant Pioneer—Susan B. Anthony
Chapter 2 A Militant General—Alice Paul
Part II Political Action
Chapter 1 Women Invade the Capital
Chapter 2 Women Voters Organize
Chapter 3 The Last Deputation to President Wilson
A vivid chronicle of the fierce campaign that finally secured the right to vote for American women, this work plunges listeners into the streets of Washington, the cramped cells of the Occoquan Workhouse, and the relentless picket lines that defined the movement from 1913 to 1919. Through striking illustrations and first‑hand accounts, it captures the daring tactics of leaders like Alice Paul and Lucy Burns, the mass arrests that shocked the nation, and the fierce solidarity that turned protest into a powerful political force.
The narrative balances the raw drama of militant action with thoughtful analysis of the strategic thinking behind it, showing how protest, sacrifice, and clever political maneuvering combined to push a constitutional amendment through Congress. Listeners will hear the voices of women who faced jail, endured public scorn, and ignited a nationwide conversation that ultimately reshaped American democracy.
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (687K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2003-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1888–1963
A fearless organizer in the fight for women’s suffrage, she helped bring national attention to the protests, arrests, and political pressure that pushed the movement forward. Her writing and international advocacy carried that work beyond the vote and into the long struggle for women’s legal equality.
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