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Elizabeth Cady Stanton introduced Susan B. Anthony to the Women's Rights Movement in 1851. Susan and Elizabeth gathered thousands of signatures on petitions for suffrage. 

Together, they published a set of books titled The History of Women's Suffrage to explain their cause and its goal. They also formed many organizations and conventions to raise awareness of suffrage.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton met Susan B. Anthony in 1851.

Photo courtesy: Library of Congress

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