Jeanette Rankin Quotes
Biography:
Jeanette Rankin is known for being the first woman elected to the Unit... more
Biography:
Jeanette Rankin is known for being the first woman elected to the United States Congress. Serving as a congresswoman from Montana, she was elected in 1916, four years before women gained the right to vote nationally. Rankin was a staunch advocate for women's suffrage and a lifelong pacifist, voting against both World Wars. less
