Mary Sutherland burned the words:
I believe the might of America is the sincere love of its people for the freedom of mankind.
Edith Phelps burned the Flag Day address.
Doris Stevens burned a statement to Democratic women before election:
I have done everything I could do and shall continue to do everything in my power for the Federal Suffrage Amendment.
Dr. Caroline Spencer burned the words which President Wilson said when he laid a wreath on the tomb of Lafayette, “in memory of the great Lafayette—from a fellow servant of liberty.”
Margaret Oakes burned the Suffrage message to the Senate:
We shall deserve to be distrusted if we do not enfranchise our women.
Florence Bayard Hilles ended the meeting with a declaration that women would continue their struggle for freedom, and would burn the words of President Wilson even as he spoke them until he and his Party made these words good by granting political freedom to the women of America.
After the meeting was over, the long line marched back to Headquarters. A big, applauding crowd walked along with them.