Events tagged with "1872 election"

Historical Events tagged with "1872 election"

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Susan B. Anthony Fined for Voting Attempt

June 18th, 1873 151 years ago

Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for casting a vote in the 1872 presidential election. She claimed her right to vote based on the 14th Amendment. This act of civil disobedience took place in Rochester, New York, and was a pivotal moment in the women's suffrage movement, emphasizing the struggle for women's voting rights in the United States.