Suffragists, led by Alice Paul and Lucy Burns, were called "Iron Jawed Angels" because of their unwavering, "iron" resolve in fighting for the vote while enduring brutal, forced feedings (using metal, iron-like devices to hold their jaws open) in prison after hunger strikes, combined with a derogatory nickname from opposing politicians 

Dear Son: Hurrah and vote for Suffrage and don't keep them in doubt. I noticed Chandlers' speech, it was very bitter. I've been watching to see how you stood but have not seen anything yet ... Don't forget to be a good boy and help Mrs. 'Thomas Catt' with her "Rats." Is she the one that put rat in ratification, Ha! No more from mama this time. With lots of love, Mama. 

Harry T. Burn
American politician, Born: November 12, 1895, Niota, Tennessee •Died: February 19, 1977 
​Harry Thomas Burn, Sr. was a Republican member of the Tennessee General Assembly for McMinn County, Tennessee.
Burn became the youngest member of the state legislature when he was elected at the age of 22. He is best remembered for action taken to ratify the 19th. Amendment during his first term in the legislature.

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