Amendments Quote by Carrie Chapman Catt
“To get that word, male, out of the Constitution, cost the women of this country fifty-two years of pauseless campaign; 56 state referendum campaigns; 480 legislative campaigns to get state suffrage amendments submitted; 47 state constitutional convention campaigns; 277 state party convention campaigns; 30 national party convention campaigns to get suffrage planks in the party platforms; 19 campaigns with 19 successive Congresses to get the federal amendment submitted, and the final ratification campaign.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Woman Suffrage Campaign, 1919
Achieving constitutional change required decades of relentless, multi‑level campaigning by women.
In simple terms: Long‑term, persistent effort wins rights.
Key Takeaway
Persist through many battles.
Themes
activism
political change
women's rights
Mood
determined
inspirational
Type
historical
motivational
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- historical movements
- civic education
Key Concepts
grassroots organizing
legislative advocacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies kept the movement resilient?
- How can modern activists learn from this persistence?
A Different Perspective
Success demands sustained resources and unity.
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