Women Torch-Bearers

"Women Torch-Bearers" is an insightful history of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) and its profound influence on the social and moral fabric of the early twentieth century. This work chronicles the evolution of the "White Ribbon" movement, detailing the dedicated efforts of women who sought to address the societal issues of their time through faith, organization, and political advocacy. Elizabeth Putnam Gordon offers a detailed account of the union's growth, its leadership, and its expanding mission that reached far beyond the cause of temperance. The narrative highlights the pivotal role of the WCTU in advancing women's rights, labor reform, and international peace, following the "Do Everything" policy championed by its most famous leaders. By documenting local crusades and national legislative battles, the book illustrates how these "torch-bearers" lit the way for future generations of activists. "Women Torch-Bearers" serves as a vital record of organized womanhood, providing a window into the spiritual and social motivations that drove one of the most significant reform movements in history. It remains an essential read for those interested in women's history, the history of prohibition, and the legacy of American social activism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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