Anna Howard Shaw

Physician and women's suffrage leader

Anna Howard Shaw - Activists & Humanitarians born February 14th, 1847
Born
Died

1919
107 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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Born in 1847, this individual pursued education in medicine and became a physician. Active in the women's suffrage movement, this individual utilized public speaking to advocate for women's rights. Served as president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association from 1904 to 1915. Played a significant role in the passage of women's voting rights in the United States.

Served as president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association

Graduated from Boston University School of Medicine

Advocated for women's rights through public speaking

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