42. Paul F. Casey - Women's Voting Rights Speaker and Author
Summary
Host James Penka interviews suffrage expert Paula F. Casey to explore the lives of women on the Titanic during the Progressive Era. They discuss the 72-year fight for the 19th Amendment, highlighting Tennessee’s pivotal role in ratification. The conversation focuses on survivor Molly Brown, who leveraged her fame to advocate for equal rights and challenge gender norms.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest background
Guest's journey into women's suffrage history
The Progressive Era and suffrage strategies
Women on the Titanic and societal views
Molly Brown's role in suffrage and Titanic
Molly Brown's quotes on masculinity and survival
Legal precedents and gender discrimination
Women's resilience and the survivor's fund
Resources and the National Votes for Women Trail
Personal reflections and closing remarks
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