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150 Years of Women's Rights Landmark Reflections
Ellen Goodman reflects on the 1848 Seneca Falls gathering where the Declaration of Sentiments framed women's equality. The piece links Stanton and Mott to a movement that faced ridicule, noting progress and ongoing gaps in rights and representation a century and a half later.
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