Susan B. Anthony - Library, United
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Journey through the inspiring life and tireless activism of Susan B. Anthony, the fearless American social reformer and women's rights pioneer. This meticulously researched biography paints a vivid portrait of a woman who dedicated her life to achieving equality and empowerment for women in a time when such aspirations were revolutionary. Born into a Quaker family with a deep commitment to social justice, Susan B. Anthony's early years set the stage for her lifelong activism. From collecting anti-slavery petitions at the age of 17 to becoming the New York state agent for the American…mehr

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Journey through the inspiring life and tireless activism of Susan B. Anthony, the fearless American social reformer and women's rights pioneer. This meticulously researched biography paints a vivid portrait of a woman who dedicated her life to achieving equality and empowerment for women in a time when such aspirations were revolutionary. Born into a Quaker family with a deep commitment to social justice, Susan B. Anthony's early years set the stage for her lifelong activism. From collecting anti-slavery petitions at the age of 17 to becoming the New York state agent for the American Anti-Slavery Society in 1856, she showed an unwavering dedication to social reform. The pivotal moment in her journey came when she met Elizabeth Cady Stanton, forging a partnership that would shape the course of the women's suffrage movement. Together, they founded organizations, including the National Woman Suffrage Association, and collaborated on groundbreaking publications like "The Revolution." Their efforts culminated in presenting the Susan B. Anthony Amendment, which eventually became the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote in 1920. Susan B. Anthony's relentless advocacy for women's rights extended beyond national borders, as she played a crucial role in the International Council of Women and the World's Congress of Representative Women in 1893. This biography also explores Anthony's personal struggles and triumphs, from her arrest for voting in violation of discriminatory laws to her transformation from being ridiculed to celebrated. Her 80th birthday was honored at the White House, and her legacy endures as her portrait graces the U.S. dollar coin. This book is a captivating journey through the life of an indomitable spirit who paved the way for generations of women to come, leaving an indelible mark on history and the fight for gender equality.