George Edward Creel to Woodrow Wilson
Title
George Edward Creel to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Creel, George, 1876-1953
Identifier
WWP25207
Date
1918 September 25
Description
Chance that suffrage could lose by one vote.
Source
Library of Congress, Woodrow Wilson Papers
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Subject
Women--Suffrage
Contributor
Morgan Willer
Language
English
Provenance
Document scan was taken from Library of Congress microfilm reel of the Wilson Papers. WWPL volunteers transcribed the text.
Text
My dear Mr. President:
There is a grave chance that the Suffrage Amendment may lose by a single vote. Even if it goes through, more Republican votes will be cast for it than Democratic votes.
This morning I received the exact information, with proof, that the Republicans will make the entire matter a campaign issue in every one of the equal suffrage states.
I feel deeply that the passage of this Amendment is a war necessity for it will release the minds and energies of thousands of women for war work and war enthusiasm. I feel deeply also that it is necessary to have the Administration receive full credit for its consistently courageous and friendly attitude.
Is it not possible for you to go before the Senate in support of the Amendment as an urgent war measure? Aside from its effect in this country, there is a wonderful effect that it will have on the world at large.
Respectfully,
George Creel
Chairman.
The President,
The White House,
Washington, DC
There is a grave chance that the Suffrage Amendment may lose by a single vote. Even if it goes through, more Republican votes will be cast for it than Democratic votes.
This morning I received the exact information, with proof, that the Republicans will make the entire matter a campaign issue in every one of the equal suffrage states.
I feel deeply that the passage of this Amendment is a war necessity for it will release the minds and energies of thousands of women for war work and war enthusiasm. I feel deeply also that it is necessary to have the Administration receive full credit for its consistently courageous and friendly attitude.
Is it not possible for you to go before the Senate in support of the Amendment as an urgent war measure? Aside from its effect in this country, there is a wonderful effect that it will have on the world at large.
Respectfully,
George Creel
Chairman.
The President,
The White House,
Washington, DC
Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Files
Collection
Citation
Creel, George, 1876-1953, “George Edward Creel to Woodrow Wilson,” 1918 September 25, WWP25207, World War I Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.