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1936

Carrie Chapman C

    Carrie Chapman Catt, a pioneering leader in the women’s suffrage movement, visited Sweet Briar College in 1936. As a renowned suffragist and founder of the League of Women Voters, Catt played a pivotal role in securing the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the United States. During her visit , she likely spoke about the importance of women’s involvement in politics and the ongoing struggle for gender equality, highlighting the significance of women’s rights and civic engagement.