Era: Suffrage Era

Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815‑1902) was a leading American suffragist, social reformer, and author who helped launch the women’s rights movement in the United States. Her work spanned decades of organizing, writing, and public speaking, culminating in the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention and the influential “Declaration of Sentiments.”

Susan B. Anthony (1820–1906) was a leading 19th‑century activist who championed women’s suffrage, property rights, and broader social reforms. Her career spanned organizing, litigation, and public speaking that helped lay the groundwork for the 19th Amendment.