Frances E. Willard

Frances E. Willard was a prominent American suffragist and social reformer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She dedicated her life to improving social conditions, advocating for women’s rights, and promoting temperance—the reduction or abstinence from alcohol. As president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), she expanded its reach into issues like education and labor rights. Willard emphasized moral and social reform as ways to create a healthier, fairer society. Her leadership helped pave the way for women's suffrage and broader social change in the United States.