The First Woman to Run for President
Explore the groundbreaking life of Victoria Woodhull, the first woman to run for President of the United States, in this 27-minute video from Wondrium's series "12 Women Who Shaped America: 1619 to 1920." Discover how Woodhull challenged 19th-century gender norms through her unconventional attire and political aspirations. Trace her journey from a resourceful childhood to becoming a famous clairvoyant, one of Wall Street's first female stockbrokers, and ultimately a presidential candidate. Examine the mixed reactions she received from fellow suffragists and the public, and learn how she reinvented herself throughout her controversial career. Gain insights into this prominent suffragette's impact on American history and the women's rights movement of the 1870s.