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Susan B. Anthony
Some important dates in the life of Susan B. Anthony -
Susan B. Anthony was born
Susan Brownell Anthony is born near Adams, Mass. -
First Woman's Right Convention
The first woman's rights convention in the U. S. is held in Seneca Falls, N. Y. Participants sign a "Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions." -
Registers to vote
Anthony attempts to register to vote in Rochester. To the surprise of many, she is allowed to do so. -
Anthony votes
Anthony votes in the federal election-- the straight Republican ticket-- and on a 2 to 1 vote, the election inspectors agree to accept her vote. -
Illegal voting
Anthony is arrested at her home and charged with "illegal voting." -
A Woman's Declartion of Rights"
On our nation's 100th birthday, Anthony distributes "A Woman's Declaration of Rights" in Philadelphia. -
Anthony Dies
Anthony dies at her home in Rochester. 10,000 mourners come to her funeral. -
Right to Vote
The Nineteenth Amendment guaranteeing women the vote passes both houses of Congress and goes to the states for ratification. -
Susan B. Anthony dollar coin
The Susan B. Anthony dollar is a United States coin minted from 1979 to 1981, and again in 1999. It depicts women's suffrage campaigner Susan B. Anthony on a dollar coin.