Courtesy of Iowa State University Library Special Collections and University Archives, Woodrow, Wilson, "Letter from President Wilson to Catt, June 7, 1918," 7 June 1918
Description
President Woodrow Wilson said in this letter to Carrie Chapman Catt that he believes democracy will not have reached its fullest until women are given the right to vote. He also said he fully supported women’s suffrage and acknowledged the significant contributions that women have made during times of crisis throughout history.
Transcript of President Woodrow Wilson's Letter to Carrie Chapman Catt
Source-Dependent Questions
- What evidence from this letter, shows that President Woodrow Wilson supports women’s suffrage?
- What might be the significance of having presidential support for an initiative? Explain why.
Citation Information
Woodrow, Wilson, "Letter from President Wilson to Catt, June 7, 1918," 7 June 1918. Courtesy of Iowa State University Library Special Collections and University Archives