Jeannette Rankin: First Woman Congresswoman, Peace Advocate
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Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to the US House of Representatives in 1916, was a pioneer for womens suffrage and peace advocate. She championed working-class folks, stood with striking miners, and opposed both World Wars. In her later years, she studied nonviolence and led marches against the Vietnam War. Montana honors her with Jeannette Rankin Day, statues, and exhibits, remembering her warmth and commitment to peace and equality.
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