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History of Feminism

Tuesday Afternoon

(56,912 posts) Thu Jun 19, 2014, 10:53 AM Jun 2014

HoF = June 17, 1873 [View all]

Susan B. Anthony’s court trial began today in 1873 – she had been arrested for voting in the previous November’s election. Although the trial would lead to a conviction, Anthony refused to pay the fine she was sentenced to; authorities decided not to pursue further legal action.

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HoF = June 17, 1873 [View all] Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 OP

seabeyond says. wow. good for her. da woman. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #1

SBA did not suffer fools. She is a hero of mine....n/t monmouth3 Jun 2014 #2

And now she's on a dollar! progressoid Jun 2014 #3

well Rafale Jun 2014 #4

And mine smallcat88 Jun 2014 #5

Unlikely that any new ship will be named after her. James48 Jun 2014 #6

That is simply not true whopis01 Jun 2014 #7