Dubbed Alice of Yonder Land, Alice Ramsey, became the first woman to drive an automobile across the United States, asserting women’s rights to travel freely across the nation. The 22 year old wife and mother was later inducted into the Automobile Hall of Fame.
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This was written for the Weekend Writing Prompt by Sammi Cox. For instructions, click Here.
Sources: Smithsonian Magazine; Hagerty; Automobile Hall of Fame
How interesting, Adele. Heard on the news that our new secretary of transportation has proposed that all Americans be taxed for every mile they travel. Glad Alice crossed the US way before that goes into effect. ;>)
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I’m glad she did too, Dora.
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Delighted to have heard about this trail-blazing woman. Thank you.
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I had fun discovering her and sharing an excerpt of her life. You’re welcome, Jenne 🙂
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I love how you incorporate real people (and history) into your prompts.
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Thank you so much. It’s so much fun finding these phenomenal women and sharing their stories, thanks to these prompts.
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You’re welcome 😊
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🙂
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Wonderful! Thank you for sharing another wonderful woman!
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Thanks, Dale 🙂 And you’re welcome. I’ll keep them coming.
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Good!
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Dear Adele,
Perfect for the prompt. Perfect for the month. A great piece all the way around.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Thank you so much. I was very thankful to come across her. I believed God had a hand in this.
Shalom,
Adele
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