One of the most prominent figures in the American women's suffrage movement was Susan B. Anthony. She dedicated her life to fighting for women's rights and played a critical role in organizing for suffrage through speeches, lobbying, and co-founding the National Woman Suffrage Association. Anthony was instrumental in trying to secure the right to vote for women, stressing the importance of equality and women’s participation in democracy. Her efforts helped lay the groundwork for the eventual passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote, a significant milestone in the struggle for gender equality in the United States.