Episode 3 of 3

Equal Rights Party Nomination

When
May 10 - June 6, 1872
Where
Apollo Hall
Part of
Victoria Woodhull nominated for President of the United States

The Equal Rights Party nominated Victoria Woodhull for president on May 10, 1872, at Apollo Hall in New York City.

Woodhull was nominated for president of the United States by the newly formed Equal Rights Party on May 10, 1872, at Apollo Hall, New York City. Her nomination was ratified at the convention on June 6, 1872, making her the first woman candidate.

Sources

  1. Victoria Woodhull Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01

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