The Art of Advocacy through Letter Writing

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Introduction
It's hard to imagine today, but before the age of the telephone (mid-1870s), people primarily relied on letters to communicate across distances. In our age of e-mail, it's also hard to imagine having our letters delivered by people on foot or horseback. One thing that has remained constant throughout history is that ordinary citizens and famous leaders have written letters to discuss pressing issues or influence public policy. Sometimes these letters have been addressed to one reader; other times they have been intended for a larger reading public. Learn more about political advocacy through letter writing by starting with the activities. Then read the related article to find out how you can make your voice heard.