USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -On March 3, 1913, 5, 000 women marched up Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC, demanding the right to vote.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first suffragist parade in Washington D.C. was organized by Alice Paul and Lucy Burns for the day before President Wilson’s inauguration in March 1913. Working with the National American Woman Suffrage Association, they drew thousands of marchers to rally for a national amendment on woman suffrage.

Detailed explanation-3: -Suffrage groups across the nation contributed to the success of the procession. From its New York headquarters, NAWSA urged suffrage supporters to gather in Washington: Because this is the most conspicuous and important demonstration that has ever been attempted by suffragists in this country.

Detailed explanation-4: -Traditional lobbying and petitioning were a mainstay of NWP members, but these activities were supplemented by other more public actions–including parades, pageants, street speaking, and demonstrations. The party eventually realized that it needed to escalate its pressure and adopt even more aggressive tactics.