Susan B. Anthony's legacy: A grave tribute to women's votes
Her perseverance and dedication had a profound impact on securing voting rights for American women. Although nearly 120 years have passed since Susan B. Anthony's death, she remains a pivotal figure in the fight for women's rights. It comes as no surprise that during elections, her grave was adorned with stickers.
8 November 2024 19:02
American women owe her a great deal. After all, it is partly thanks to her efforts that they can vote today. Although this right was only granted in 1920, Susan B. Anthony had been campaigning for it many years earlier. It is understandable that women decided to honour her during the last presidential elections.
She fought for women's rights
The year was 1872. It was then that Susan B. Anthony decided to vote in the elections, even though, according to the law, American women were not permitted to do so. Regardless of the consequences, she chose to fight for the right to participate in the decisions affecting her country. She paid a significant price for this stance. She was swiftly arrested, and legal proceedings were brought against her because of it. The activist appeared undeterred.
During her lifetime, women were granted the right to vote in four states. Sadly, she did not live to witness the time when all American women gained suffrage. Susan B. Anthony passed away in 1906.
An election site in her home
Susan B. Anthony lived in Rochester, New York. For many years, her home has served as a museum, and since 2020, it has also hosted an election commission.
Many people who voted in this year's elections also chose to visit the activist's grave. They placed "I voted" stickers, which they received from the election commission, on the tombstone. This was how Americans wished to thank her for her contribution to securing voting rights for women.
