Jeannette Rankin

Jeannette Rankin (June 11, 1880 – May 18, 1973) was the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and the first female member of Congress. A Republican and a lifelong pacifist, she was the only member of Congress to vote against United States entry in both World War I and World War II. She also led resistance to the Vietnam War.

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June 11 - 1880 - May 18 - 1973 - Woman - U.S. House of Representatives - Congress - Republican - Pacifist - United States - World War I - World War II - Vietnam War

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