November 7 in American History
Montana sent Jeannette Rankin to the U.S. House — the first woman ever elected to Congress, four years before women nationwide could even vote. A lifelong pacifist, she was the only member to vote against entering both World Wars. "I may be the first woman member of Congress," she said, "but I won't be the last."
In 1916: Jeannette Rankin is elected to Congress. Montana sent Jeannette Rankin to the U.S.
Montana sent Jeannette Rankin to the U.S. House — the first woman ever elected to Congress, four years before women nationwide could even vote. A lifelong pacifist, she was the only member to vote against entering both World Wars. "I may be the first woman member of Congress," she said, "but I won't be the last."
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