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kensmind in potus_geeks

Belva Ann Lockwood

Oct 25, 2011 09:53

Yesterday was the birthday of Belva Ann Lockwood, who was born on October 24, 1830 (181 years ago yesterday). Who was Belva Ann Lockwood you ask? Well there is a debate as to whether she or Victoria Woodhull was the first woman to run for President. I think it was probably Woodhull, who tried to run in 1876 against Ulysses Grant, but whoever was ( Read more... )

victoria woodhull, grover cleveland, belva ann lockwood, benjamin harrison, female candidates, ulysses s. grant

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commander30 October 25 2011, 20:58:38 UTC

Wow, that's interesting! I've never heard of her before now. And she shares my birthday. XD

kensmind October 25 2011, 22:04:44 UTC

I should really do a post sometime on the women who have run for President. I especially find women like Victoria Woodhull and Belva Lockwood very interesting. It's amazing to think of what courage they must have had to take the stances they did in the times that they lived in.

kensmind October 26 2011, 13:43:59 UTC

Oh, and I hope you had a good birthday!

sparklediamant October 26 2011, 06:47:54 UTC

I had never heard of her til now. So interesting! Definitely ahead of her time. What a courageous thing to do knowing she would likely be ridiculed by her neighbors.

kensmind October 26 2011, 13:42:28 UTC

I love reading about the suffragists and how they had to fight for the most basic rights. I agree, their courage is so inspiring.

seaivy October 26 2011, 21:30:33 UTC

Interesting Book - Susan B Anthony Slept Here - A Guide to American Women's Landmarks - Lynn Sherr and Jurste Kazickas
508 pages state by state of women who made a difference.

kensmind October 27 2011, 16:10:48 UTC

That does sound like a fascinating book. I'd probably be surprised how much history is right in my own back yard (or at least in the neighbour's back yard, since I live 3 miles north of the BC-Washington State border).

direcorrector October 26 2011, 23:30:28 UTC

I loved that the tour guide at the Benjamin Harrison museum makes it her duty to make sure that everybody who leaves the place knows about Belva Lockwood. :)

kensmind October 27 2011, 16:08:57 UTC

I didn't get that guide when I toured Harrison House, but the guide I had did let me go behind the ropes and touch things! Who says POTUS Geekery doesn't get you places?