Mr. Roosevelt, this is my principal request--it is almost…
“Mr. Roosevelt, this is my principal request--it is almost the last request I shall ever make of anybody. Before you leave the presidential chair, recommend Congress to submit to the Legislatures a Constitutional Amendment which will enfranchise women, and thus take your place in history with Lincoln, the great emancipator. I beg of you not to close your term of office without doing this.”
About This Quote
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Advocates a constitutional amendment for women's suffrage before Roosevelt leaves office, urging historic legacy
In simple terms: Push for women's voting rights before Roosevelt's term ends
Key Takeaway
Support suffrage now
Themes
women's rights
political reform
historical legacy
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- legislative lobbying
- public speeches
- grassroots organizing
Key Concepts
suffrage movement
constitutional amendment
civic duty
Questions to Reflect On
- How can modern leaders honor past reformers?
- What strategies best overcome legislative inertia?
A Different Perspective
Resistance from entrenched interests may delay progress