Iron Jawed Angels

A fervent strategist and relentless advocate, she pushes NAWSA toward direct action and militant lobbying. She helps found the National Woman's Party and drives bold campaigns in Washington, D.C., balancing political ambition with personal risk. Her leadership is marked by determination, idealism, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.

Paul's ally and co-leader who balances ambition with pragmatism. She helps organize campaigns and navigate internal disagreements within the suffrage movement. Her resolve under pressure keeps the movement focused on securing the vote.

A labor lawyer recruited to lead the parade on a white horse, symbolizing bold female leadership. She embodies courage and a strong sense of justice, shaping the movement's most visible public moment. Her choice to marshal a striking centerpiece demonstrates the power of symbolic action.

An African American suffragist who questions how inclusion is handled within the movement. She contemplates marching at the back to avoid alienating Southern Democrats but ultimately chooses to step forward, underscoring the complexities of race and rights within a united campaign.

The wife of Senator Tom Leighton and a central prisoner whose secret letter exposes the brutal realities inside the Occoquan Workhouse. Her experience highlights the personal sacrifices tied to political struggle and the media's role in pressing for reform.

A Washington newspaper cartoonist who becomes entangled with Paul, hinting at a romantic subplot. He provides an insider's view of political currents and reinforces how media figures can influence public sentiment.

A leader of NAWSA who embodies the establishment wing of the movement. She represents cautious, constitutional tactics and eventual reconciliation with the NWP's aims as the push for a federal amendment grows.

The figure of federal power whose administration faces mounting pressure from suffrage activists amid WWI-era expectations of democracy abroad and at home. His stance reflects the tension between international ideals and domestic reform.