Adalaide Johnson (Mini Episode)

“So here you have all these women gathered at the Capitol, at a time where very few women serve in Congress, you have this monument that isn't just to quaintly acknowledge the 19th Amendment, it's a call to action for the next generation of women...and Congress is like let's take our pictures, let's celebrate, and then a couple days later, it goes down to the Crypt, which is basically a broom closet."     In our latest mini-episode, we take a look at the tumultuous history of The Portrait Monument at the United States Capitol Building and the eccentric feminist, Adelaide Johnson, who brought it to life. Comments or Questions? Have an idea for future episodes? Email us [email protected] If you’re interested in in more information, we find these sources helpful: The Portrait Monument - Architect of the Capitol The Suffragist Statue Trapped in a Broom Closet for 75 Years - Smithsonian Magazine Suffrage Self-Guided Walking Tour - Congressional Cemetery Creating Icons: How We Remember Woman Suffrage - National Museum of American History Susan B. Anthony Bronze Bust - National Portrait Gallery Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument The Woman's Building at the Columbian Exposition of 1893 - Molly Brown House Museum You’re Listening To: Becca Grawl The Person Responsible for it Sounding Good: Dan King Technical & Admin Work Done During Toddler Naptime: Canden Arciniega  Intro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero