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Victoria C. Woodhull: “We desire to see the Labor interest advanced to the right and position of equality with capital, and we shall put forth…”

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We desire to see the Labor interest advanced to the right and position of equality with capital, and we shall put forth our best endeavors to assist in this most just movement.
Said by
Victoria C. Woodhull

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Woodhull advocates for the advancement of labor interests to achieve equality with capital.

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