President Trump will posthumously pardon woman’s suffrage leader Susan B. Anthony, who was arrested for voting in 1872 in violation of laws allowing only men to vote.
The president made the announcement during the White House’s celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s ratification, which guaranteed women the right to vote, on Tuesday.
“She was guilty for voting, and we are going to be signing a full and complete pardon, and I think that’s really fantastic,” the president said to applause from participants in the event from women’s and voting organizations. “She deserves it.”
“She got a pardon for a lot of other women,” he said. “And she didn’t put her name on the list.”
Days earlier, the president signaled his support for the creation of a monument in Washington, D.C., honoring suffragists and the 19th Amendment.
“I have done more for WOMEN than just about any President in HISTORY! As we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of women’s voting rights, we should build a BEAUTIFUL STATUE in Washington D.C. to honor the many brave women who made this possible for our GREAT COUNTRY,” he tweeted. “Congress should send me H.R.473 ASAP and make this happen! It will INSPIRE all women to continue being bold and brave in achieving their DREAMS!”
On Monday, the president teased a forthcoming pardon for a “very, very important” person.
