Frances Willard

Frances Willard (1839-1898) was a prominent American social reformer and women's rights advocate best known for her role in the temperance movement, which sought to limit or ban alcohol consumption. As president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), she advocated for women's suffrage and education, emphasizing the importance of women's roles in society. Willard's influential work helped shape social reforms in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, linking issues of morality, health, and equality. Her efforts contributed to the eventual passage of the 18th Amendment, which established Prohibition in the United States.