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Coverage dated November 5, 2026

Today in History: November 5, Susan B. Anthony defies law and casts vote for president

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Today is Thursday, Nov. 5, the 309th day of 2026. There are 56 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 5, 1872, suffragist Susan B. Anthony defied the law by casting a vote in the presidential election; she was later arrested and charged with “knowingly voting without having a lawful right …

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Today in history: Susan B. Anthony defies law, casts vote for president (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Today is Thursday, Nov. 5, the 309th day of 2026. There are 56 days left in the year.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    Today in History: November 5, Susan B. Anthony defies law and casts vote for president (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Today is Thursday, Nov. 5, the 309th day of 2026. There are 56 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 5, 1872, suffragist Susan B. Anthony defied the law by casting a vote in the presidential election; she was later arrested and charged with “knowingly voting without having a lawful right …

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