Susan B. Anthony
(1820-1906)

American Women's Suffragist
National Women's Hall of Fame
Points of Light Foundation Extra Mile Honoree

birthdate: February 15
birthplace: Adams, Massachusetts

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Although she never lived to see the passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, Susan B. Anthony's tireless activism was largely responsible for this achievement. Susan B. Anthony's parents were Quakers and early in her life she developed a strong passion for justice and morality. She worked for the abolition of slavery, and for more than 50 years was actively involved in the women's rights movement. She campaigned for women's labor organizations and for women's right to vote and to keep their own property and earnings. Susan B. Anthony worked very closely with her lifelong friend, Elizabeth Cady Stanton in her campaigning. Because Elizabeth Cady Stanton was married with children, Susan B. Anthony did most of the traveling and was more visible as a spokesperson for the women's movement. The life of an activist and national organizer in the late 19th century was not easy. During her most active period, Susan B. Anthony traveled to a hundred speaking engagements a year. In 1979 Susan B. Anthony became the first woman to have her picture on US currency when her image was chosen for a one dollar coin.