October 23, 2011

Progressive Era In Washington State

Washington State through the progressive era had many state changeing events. Washington women fought for sufferge over a 50 year span but finally recieved rights in 1910. Susan B. Anthony viseted Olympia Washington to help campaigne womans rights in Washington state.
Diary entry from Susan B.Anthony pertaining to her Washinton visit.

Another important event was in 1917 Fort Lewis was established in Pierce county Washinton. Fort Lewis aided in world war one.
Historical statue located at Fort Lewis WA