Imagine the world in the early 1900's when women had no rights. Women weren’t able to vote, have certain jobs, or play any sports. Is that a reality we would want today? Without Lucy Burns, that reality could still be true. Between 1913 and 1920, Lucy was a suffragist (someone fighting for the right to vote) who fought for women to have equal voting rights with men. Lucy Burns stands as a hero because of her leadership skills, determination to help others, and bravery in the face of danger. In times of need, Lucy Burns was the leader that women looked up to. One source states, “ One of the most militant members of the National Woman’s Party, Lucy Burns’ articulate speeches, supreme leadership and brilliant strategizing greatly contributed to the achievement of woman suffrage”(nationalwomansparty.org). This quote begins to describe how Lucy was always there to guide people through the fight, and how dedicated she was to her cause. Lucy was a big part of the Congressional Union and organized all sorts of protests. She led most of them herself by carrying signs, and hanging banners …show more content…
When she first started protesting, any onlookers or police did not take her seriously. She was merely an annoying pebble in their shoe. However, eventually she started gaining some attention. She hung several banners that started getting torn down by angry opposers. Police acknowledged her actions, and considered them to be disruptive and not acceptable. She was arrested several times for her “complaining”, even more so than any other suffragist. Overall, she spent approximately 239 days in jail. However, these setbacks did not deflate her determination in the slightest. Each time Lucy was released from jail she immediately continued to protest(www.biography.com). Her persistence goes to show that she cares deeply and is willing to fight for what she