On Centennial of 19th Amendment, Trump Pardons Susan B. Anthony

President Trump’s pardon of the famed suffragist comes as women celebrate the 100th anniversary of their right to vote, and Joseph R. Biden Jr. benefits from a yawning gender gap.

Susan B. Anthony in 1900. — Credit...Frances Benjamin Johnston, via Library of Congress

WASHINGTON — President Trump on Tuesday said that he would pardon Susan B. Anthony, the women’s suffragist who was arrested after voting illegally in 1872 and charged a $100 fine, as he tried to appeal to female voters on the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment giving them the right to vote.

The pardon appeared to be an effort to distract from the Democratic National Convention and narrow the historically large gender gap that has him trailing Joseph R. Biden Jr. in the White House race.

“She was never pardoned. Did you know that? She was never pardoned,” Mr. Trump said. “What took so long?”

[Read more about the women’s suffrage movement.]

Mr. Trump teased the pardon as he traveled on Air Force One on Monday, telling reporters he was going to erase the conviction of someone “very, very important.”

Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo Biography Facts, Childhood, Career, Life

Cristiano Ronaldo Biography Facts, Childhood, Career, Life Cristiano Ronaldo Biography Facts, Nickname, Occupation, Current Teams, Education, Parents, Siblings, Wife/Girlfriend, Children, Zodiac Sign Full Name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro Nickname: C. Ronaldo, CR7, CR, The Sultan Of The Stepover, Rocket Ronaldo, Cris, Ronnie, Ron Birthday: February 5, 1985 ( age 35 years) Place of Birth: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal Nationality: Portuguese Height: 6 feet 2 inches Shoe Size: 9 Weight: 180 Ibs (84 kg) Parents: Jose Dinis Aveiro (father), Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro (mother) Spouse: Georgina Rodriguez (girlfriend) Children: Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. (son), Mateo Ronaldo (son), Eva Maria Dos Santos (daughter), Alana Martina dos Santos Aveiro (daughter) Occupation: Football Player Current Club/Team: Juventus F.C. Portugal National Football Team Position: Forward Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Cristiano Ronaldo, popularly known by his nickname ‘CR7’ is a Portuguese professiona...

Filmmaker Nishikant Kamat Dies At 50

Filmmaker Nishikant Kamat Dies At 50 Nishikant Kamat was believed to have been suffering from chronic liver disease New Delhi: Filmmaker Nishikant Kamat has died in a Hyderabad hospital. Mr Kamat, 50, was believed to have been suffering from chronic liver disease. "I will miss you my friend Nishikant Kamat. Rest in peace," tweeted actor Riteish Deshmukh, who starred in Mr Kamat's film Lai Bhaari. Just hours before, Mr Deshmukh had urged for restraint after some media outlets prematurely reported the filmmaker's death . Ajay Devgn, who starred in Nishikant Kamat's Drishyam , tweeted: "My equation with Nishikant was not just about Drishyam , a film which he directed with Tabu and me. It was an association that I cherished. He was bright; ever-smiling. He has gone too soon. RIP Nishikant." Ajay devgn My equation with Nishikant was not just about Drishyam, a film which he directed with Tabu and me. It was an association that I cherished. He wa...

Information

Search This Blog