SUFFRAGISTS PROTESTING IN FRONT OF WHITE HOUSE ARRESTED BY CAPITOL POLICE...TWICE!
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On the morning of November 12, 1917, a group of 41 suffragists protesting in front of the White House were arrested by Capitol Police for obstructing traffic.
The women were released from custody, however, after a judge took the case "under advisement."
27 of those arrested and released were soon back in front of the White House protesting. They were, along with 4 others, were arrested and ordered to appear in court on November 14.
*suffragists were women (and men) who supported women's right to vote. They participated in peaceful protests such as lobbying & marches as well as more militant protests. Suffragists were most active during the years prior to the adoption of the 19th amendment (August 18, 1920).
SOURCE
"Night of Terror, Timeline, November 12, 1917," Turning Point, www.suffragemovement.org/
