"The suffragists were the greatest politicians the world has ever seen because they WON the right to vote without having it." - Paula F. Casey
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Project Candor, host Jeanne Andersen sits with Paula F. Casey, a leading historian and advocate for preserving women’s suffrage history, to uncover the remarkable story behind the 19th Amendment and Tennessee’s role as the “Perfect 36.” Paula shares how a pivotal moment early in her life—and the sudden loss of her husband—set her on a lifelong mission to educate the public about citizenship, voting rights, and the suffragists who fought for democracy without having a voice themselves. The conversation highlights the power of historical memory, the importance of participation in government, and why understanding this history matters more than ever today.
Guest’s Bio:
Paula F. Casey has spent over 35 years educating the public about the 19th Amendment's ratification. She helped place suffragist public art across Tennessee, published the book, The Perfect 36: Tennessee Delivers Woman Suffrage, and produced the DVD/video: "Generations: American Women Win the Vote." She co-founded the Tennessee Woman Suffrage Heritage Trail, is the current chair of the National Votes for Women Trail Committee, and helped produce the podcast, "Her March to Democracy ... Stories Along the National Votes for Women Trail."
Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-casey-736110b/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3NoP1YjkuK9_aHhTUrAYA
Websites: www.theperfect36.com and https://tnwomansuffrageheritagetrail.com
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