Honor those who suffered for suffrage
Honor those who suffered for suffrage.
vote Susan B. Anthony was arrested in Rochester, NY for “casting an
Susan B. Anthony
illegal vote” during the 1872 presidential election. Somewhat against
ARRESTED
her wishes, Anthony’s attorney, Henry Selden, posted bail to keep
for voting in 1872.
her out of prison. Judge Hunt found Anthony guilty and fined her $100, which she never paid. Anthony died in 1906, fourteen years before the 19th amendment legalized a woman’s right to vote.
AIGA’s civic engagement initiative, part of Design for Democracy. Learn more: aiga.org/vote Poster design by Rebecca Mushtare, Oswego, New York
In partnership with the League of Women Voters
vote Susan B. Anthony was arrested in Rochester, NY for “casting an
Susan B. Anthony
illegal vote” during the 1872 presidential election. Somewhat against
ARRESTED
her wishes, Anthony’s attorney, Henry Selden, posted bail to keep
for voting in 1872.
her out of prison. Judge Hunt found Anthony guilty and fined her $100, which she never paid. Anthony died in 1906, fourteen years before the 19th amendment legalized a woman’s right to vote.
AIGA’s civic engagement initiative, part of Design for Democracy. Learn more: aiga.org/vote Poster design by Rebecca Mushtare, Oswego, New York
In partnership with the League of Women Voters
