On February 15, 2026, a presidential message marked Susan B. Anthony Day by recognizing the legacy of Susan B. Anthony as a leading advocate for human dignity and women’s rights in American history.
The statement emphasized Anthony’s role as a central figure in the fight for women’s suffrage, abolition, and other social causes. It highlighted her co-founding of the National Woman Suffrage Association and her extensive efforts to promote liberty across the country through public speaking and activism. The message noted that Anthony's work contributed to the eventual ratification of the 19th Amendment, which secured voting rights for women.
"Susan B. Anthony was a champion for women’s suffrage, abolition, the sanctity of life, and the dignity of work. During her storied life, she co-founded the National Woman Suffrage Association, traveled the Nation delivering inspiring speeches to crowds of thousands, and never stopped fighting to advance the cause of liberty. Her tireless efforts later laid the foundation for the ratification of the 19th Amendment—securing women’s right to vote. Anthony is also remembered for her fierce moral clarity in condemning abortion and her steadfast work to end slavery," read part of the message.
The presidential statement described ongoing efforts by the current administration aimed at supporting families and protecting individual freedoms: "My Administration is proudly carrying forth the torch of Anthony’s legacy by fearlessly protecting life, women, and families. We are bolstering federal support for adoption, expanding vital resources for expectant mothers, defending equal opportunities for women and girls in athletics, ending taxpayer-funded abortion, and upholding the First Amendment freedoms that made Anthony’s extraordinary advocacy possible."
The message concluded with a call to honor Susan B. Anthony’s contributions by working toward a nation where every citizen can thrive: "As we honor the monumental contributions of Susan B. Anthony to our great American story, we recommit as one people to building a Nation where every citizen can thrive, every child is cherished, and the blessings of liberty and justice are secured for all."
