Alice Paul vs Bessie Smith
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Compare the life timelines of Alice Paul (1885–1977) and Bessie Smith (1894–1937) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 43 years, from 1894 to 1937.
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Alice Paul (1885–1977)
- — Born in Mount Laurel, New Jersey Verified
- — Graduated from Swarthmore College Verified
- — Joined the British suffrage movement Verified
- — Organized the Woman Suffrage Procession in Washington Verified
- — Founded the National Woman's Party Verified
- — Led the Silent Sentinels and was imprisoned Verified
- — Nineteenth Amendment ratified Verified
- — Authored the Equal Rights Amendment Verified
- — Earned a doctorate in law Verified
- — Died in Moorestown, New Jersey Verified
Bessie Smith (1894–1937)
- — Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee Verified
- — Began performing as a street musician Verified
- — Toured with Ma Rainey Verified
- — Recorded 'Downhearted Blues' Verified
- — Signed with Columbia Records Verified
- — Recorded 'St. Louis Blues' with Louis Armstrong Verified
- — Appeared in the film St. Louis Blues Verified
- — Died in Clarksdale, Mississippi Verified