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Sworn in on April 2, 1917, Jeannette Rankin was the first woman elected to Congress as well as the first to hold federal office.
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"A Progressive Era member of the Republican Party, Rankin was also instrumental in initiating the legislation that eventually became the 19th Constitutional Amendment, granting unrestricted voting rights to women. She was proudest of being the only woman who was able to vote in Congress for the women's right to vote. She championed the causes of gender equality and civil rights throughout a career that spanned more than six decades."
From the article:
"A Progressive Era member of the Republican Party, Rankin was also instrumental in initiating the legislation that eventually became the 19th Constitutional Amendment, granting unrestricted voting rights to women. She was proudest of being the only woman who was able to vote in Congress for the women's right to vote. She championed the causes of gender equality and civil rights throughout a career that spanned more than six decades."
Jeannette Rankin - Wikipedia
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SGT Lee Jamison I thought it interesting that she was elected at the beginning of both world wars.
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SGT Lee Jamison
SGT (Join to see) I agree, that was very interesting. There were underlying causes during that time I’m sure that led to this happening. But it paved the way for some other great women to come forth and step up.
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