Description: (Canadian Author, Politician and Social Activist)
Nellie McClung was a Canadian author, politician, and social activist who played a crucial role in the suffrage movement. She wrote sixteen books, including two autobiographies, and was instrumental in securing women's voting rights in Alberta and Manitoba. As a member of the Famous Five, she championed women's rights in the Senate, leading to a significant legal case. McClung also served on the board of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and represented Canada at the League of Nations.