As the beginning of the womens Suffrage Movement. However, it took until 1920, over 72 years later, for women to earn the right to vote. During those years, organizations such as the National American womens Suffrage Association and National Womens party would form, creating a national movement. Yet, it was women in every community who lead the effort in their towns and states to demand rights. Through the work of cspan cities tour, we will introduce you to some of these women who dedicated their lives to this cause, from a pro suffrage newspaper publisher in oregon, to a 23yearold montana and arrested for protesting on the white house lawn. You will learn why western territories and states were on the leading edge of the movement, and you will hear how a letter from a mother to her son would help lead to the ratification of the 19th amendment, giving women the right to vote. We begin in syracuse, new york, where author Carol Faulconer talks about one of the movements lesser known figu
TERRENCE âTERRYâ JOHN THEISEN
After a long battle with Parkinsonâs Disease, COPD, and a short battle with Covid-19, Terrence âTerryâ John Theisen died on Dec. 23, 2020, at his home at Open Arms in Belgrade, Mont.
Terry was born in Missoula, Mont., on Jan. 28, 1944, to Wilford C. and Kathryn Theresa Deegan Mellen. He and his mother moved to Virginia City, Mont., after his fatherâs sudden death. His mother then married John âCliffâ Clifford Theisen and moved to the family ranch near Belgrade in 1950. After Cliff Theisen adopted Terry, they had two more sons, Michael and Daniel Theisen. Terry enjoyed living on the ranch with his brothers and always said Cliff was the best thing that ever happened to him. He gained knowledge of ranching and farming as well as being exposed to core values.