President Trump issued a statement commemorating civil rights pioneer Susan B. Anthony, describing the 19th-century activist as a champion of human rights and dignity. In his remarks, Trump praised the suffragette leader, stating she was “a true American giant and an unwavering advocate for the cause of human dignity. We recommit to the timeless truth she spent her life defending: that every human being is made in the holy image of God.”
Anthony, who entered the world as a member of the Quaker faith in 1820, dedicated her entire adult life to championing multiple social justice movements, most notably the fight to abolish slavery and secure voting rights for women. The historical figure became one of America’s most recognized voices in the struggle for civil liberties during the 1800s.
