Dreams of Equality Part 2

Description

This film gives an overview of the history of, and the struggle for, the women's rights movement in nineteenth century United States. It tells the story of the First Women's Rights Convention in dramatized interactions between a sister and brother from 1848 to the 1860s, and includes vignettes of young people discussing their views of the women's rights struggle. It also includes numerous archival photographs from the era. Voice-overs include excerpts of Elizabeth Cady Stanton's speech at the Convention proclaiming that all men and women are created equal.

Collection

Records of the National Park Service

Series

Moving Images Relating to National Parks