The Gilded Gentleman

Creating Victoria Woodhull: Gilded Age Presidential Candidate 1872

The Gilded Gentleman

Show Notes

Victoria Woodhull was an American original -- bold, controversial and revolutionary, breaking the mold for how 19th century women should act.

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