A National Park for Women's Rights By Judy Hart 9781501771651

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Human rights

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Wordery

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Cornell university press

A National Park for Women's Rights : Three Hills : 9781501771651 : 1501771655 : 31 Oct 2023 : A National Park for Women's Rights chronicles a little-known story in American history: the establishment of the Women's Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, New York; the first "idea park" in the National Park system. As told by Judy Hart, its visionary founder and first superintendent, the park's story is one of struggle and perseverance, opposition and solidarity. Hart narrates the uphill battle she fought to secure the park's location-on the site of the first women's rights convention in 1848-and to gain respect for the idea of a park dedicated to women's rights from 1978, when she first championed its creation to the triumphant moment in 1982 when the park opened its doors, and following years. Hart's journey highlights the prejudices and resistance that she faced, like other women who have advocated for themselves, their rights, and their place in America. Going behind the

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