Historical Events tagged with "victoria woodhull"
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Politics & Government
Victoria Woodhull's Presidential Nomination
May 10th, 1872 152 years ago
Victoria Woodhull was nominated for President by the Equal Rights Party, making her the first woman to receive a presidential nomination in the United States. Her candidacy emerged at a time when women's suffrage was gaining attention, and she campaigned on a platform advocating for women's rights, labor reforms, and social welfare. Woodhull's nomination took place at a convention held in New York City, where she delivered a powerful speech addressing issues such as women's rights and economic justice.
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