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“Better lose me than lose a state.”

Quote by Susan B. Anthony

Book:Failure Is Impossible: Susan B. Anthony in Her Own Words

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Failure Is Impossible: Susan B. Anthony in Her Own Words

Compiled from her letters, speeches, and personal writings, the book offers a first-hand account of Anthony's experiences and beliefs, providing a unique perspective on the struggle for women's voting rights and gender equality during the 19th century. more

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Susan B. Anthony

Susan B. Anthony was a prominent American women's rights activist, born on February 15, 1820, and died on March 13, 1906. She dedicated herself to the fight for women's suffrage and left a profound mark on American history. more

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