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National Council of Women of the United States
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Founded 1888
History
The National Council of Women of the United States was founded in 1888 by the social reformer and pioneering women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony to work for the advancement of of issues concerning women, including the right to vote. It is an affiliate of the International Council of Women (ICW).
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Relationships area
Related entity
Gaffney, Frances née Smith, formerly Humphreys (1858-1945), American suffragette (1858-1945)
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Category of relationship
hierarchical
Dates of relationship
1899-1902
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President