Famous Five

When referring to the Famous Five—Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Louise McKinney and Irene Parlby—use uppercase.

  • A monument on Parliament Hill commemorates the Famous Five, who fought to have Canadian women recognized as persons.

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