Jeannette Rankin: First Lady for Peace
- ISBN-10
- 1981167439
- ISBN-13
- 9781981167432
- Pages
- 30
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-02-25
- Publisher
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Author
- Jackie Beyer
Description
Jeannette Rankin was the first woman elected to the United States Congress. Born in Missoula, Montana, Miss Rankin was a leader in the women's suffrage movement, and later elected to represent her home state two different times. Representative Rankin holds the distinction of being the only woman who voted to give women the right to vote. An active pacifist she was also proud to state "The first vote of the first woman member of Congress was a vote against war." She is an inspiration for all young children, especially girls, to enter the world of public service and strive for change that will improve the lives of American families.
