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Before becoming president of the National Woman's Party, the wealthy Alva Belmont used to host tea parties at her tea house in Newport, Rhode Island.Tea was also used to fundraise and create revenue for the cause.
Wednesday, August 26 is Equality Day. So make sure to grab a favorite cup of equali-tea and cheers to celebrate the suffrage centennial. Thank you for joining us on Suffrage in 60 Seconds.
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How did women who were excluded from the political process work for change? Before they marched in the streets and stood on soapboxes to get the word out, women encouraged each other and spread the radical message of women's equality in their parlors. Ranger Lauren spills the tea on Equali-Tea.