Anna Howard Shaw (physician and suffragist)

Anna Howard Shaw was a prominent American physician, social reformer, and leader in the women's suffrage movement. She earned her medical degree in the late 1800s, becoming one of the few women doctors of her time. Shaw dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights, including voting rights, education, and health. As a charismatic speaker and organizer, she helped lead the campaign to grant women the right to vote in the United States. Her efforts contributed significantly to the progress of gender equality and social reform during the early 20th century.