Juliet Bernstein, 103
Chatham, MA
“I remember accompanying my mother in a horse-drawn carriage to the polls “
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Born July 1913 in Ferndale, NY
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Encouraged by her mother, earned bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn College
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Taught home economics in New York public schools
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Lifelong peace activist who for years coordinated Cape Cod chapter of Fellowship of Reconciliation, an international peace and justice group
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Served as president of local League of Women Voters chapter
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Inveterate follower of the news and writer of letters to the editor
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Awarded Boston Post Cane (pictured) in February 2016 as Chatham’s oldest resident
“I remember accompanying my mother in a horse-drawn carriage to the polls in the first election when women, at long last, had the right to vote. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to vote for Hillary Clinton and determined to see her inauguration!”