Victoria Woodhull

American journalist and women's rights activist

Victoria Woodhull - American journalist and women's rights activist
Born

September 23rd, 1838
186 years ago

Died

June 9th, 1927
97 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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A 19th-century journalist and activist focused on women's suffrage and social reform. Woodhull advocated for women's right to vote and serve in public office. She became the first woman to run for President of the United States in 1872, representing the Equal Rights Party. In addition to her political endeavors, she published a newspaper, Woodhull & Claflin's Weekly, which discussed various social issues including women's rights and labor reform. Her work contributed to the early feminist movement in America.

First female presidential candidate in 1872

Published Woodhull & Claflin's Weekly

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