Alice Duer Miller (July 28, 1874 – August 22, 1942) was an American writer whose poetry actively influenced political opinion. Her feminist verses influenced political opinion during the American suffrage movement, and her verse novel The White Cliffs influenced political thought during the U.S.'s entry into World War II.[1][2] She also wrote novels and screenplays.
Alice Duer Miller | |
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![]() Miller, circa 1920 | |
Born | July 28, 1874 Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
Died | August 22, 1942 | (aged 68)
Burial place | Evergreen Cemetery |
Alma mater | Barnard College |
Occupation | Writer |
Spouse | Henry Wise Miller (m. 1899) |
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