One of the most famous women in American history, she played a prominent role in the women’s suffrage movement; the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, is named in her honor.
Anthony was arrested for illegally voting in the 1872 presidential election at her home in Rochester, New York. She was charged a fine of $100, which she refused to pay. Here’s her story. #Biography
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