Lucy Burns

Lucy Burns was a prominent American suffragist and women's rights activist in the early 20th century. She played a crucial role in the movement to secure voting rights for women, co-founding the National Women’s Party alongside Alice Paul. Known for her fierce dedication, Burns organized protests, including the 1917 Women's Suffrage Parade and the 1917 picketing of the White House. Her activism often led to arrests and imprisonment. Burns's efforts significantly contributed to the eventual passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, granting women the right to vote in the United States.