Trump to Pardon Susan B. Anthony, Signs Proclamation for Women’s Suffrage Anniversary

Trump to Pardon Susan B. Anthony, Signs Proclamation for Women’s Suffrage Anniversary
President Donald Trump, front, takes part in the signing of a proclamation on the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment during an event in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington on Aug. 18, 2020. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
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President Donald Trump is issuing a pardon for a famous women’s rights activist who died over a century ago.

“Late today, I will be signing a full and complete pardon for Susan B. Anthony,” Trump announced at the White House on Tuesday, during a ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the ability to vote.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
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Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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