This controversial figure carved her path in history not only as a suffragist and women's rights advocate, but also as the first woman to run for President of the United States — at a time when women still didn't have the right to vote.

The Strange Story of Victoria Woodhull, the First Woman to Run for President

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T his controversial figure carved her path in history not only as a suffragist and women's rights advocate, but also as the first woman to run for President of the United States — at a time when women still didn't have the right to vote.

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