{"product_id":"a-national-park-for-womens-rights-the-campaign-that-made-it-happen-hardcover","title":"A National Park for Women's Rights: The Campaign That Made It Happen - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJudy Hart\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA National Park for Women's Rights\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e chronicles a little-known story in American history: the establishment of the Women's Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, New York; the first \"idea park\" in the National Park system.\u003c\/b\u003e As told by Judy Hart, its visionary founder and first superintendent, the park's story is one of struggle and perseverance, opposition and solidarity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHart narrates the uphill battle she fought to secure the park's location--on the site of the first women's rights convention in 1848--and to gain respect for the idea of a park dedicated to women's rights from 1978, when she first championed its creation to the triumphant moment in 1982 when the park opened its doors, and following years. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHart's journey highlights the prejudices and resistance that she faced, like other women who have advocated for themselves, their rights, and their place in America. Going behind the scenes of the park's planning and the negotiations, conflicts, and collaborations that shaped the final vision, \u003ci\u003eA National Park for Women's Rights\u003c\/i\u003e highlights the contributions of Park Service officials, politicians, and interested citizens in Seneca Falls, despite opposition from within and beyond the Park Service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn inspiration and rallying cry for women (and their male allies) to tell their stories and claim their place in American history, \u003ci\u003eA National Park for Women's Rights\u003c\/i\u003e also offers a model for public history activism. No matter how daunting the opposition to such acts of historical memory-making are, Hart's experiences remind citizen-activists to dream, organize, and persist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJudy Hart is Founding Superintendent of the Women's Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, New York. She was also Boston Chief Ranger for Legislation in the National Park Service, and first superintendent of the Rosie the Riveter\/WW II National Historical Park.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 232\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 9.06 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759057076512,"sku":"9781501771651","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/07eadbfcf1f274e106e13015b723c1f6.webp?v=1780141719","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-national-park-for-womens-rights-the-campaign-that-made-it-happen-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}