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Long before women got the right to vote in national elections, some states gave them the vote. Montana was one of those states, and that is how Jeannette Rankin was elected in 1916. She was the first woman elected to congress, and as the newspapers reported, the men were not quite sure how to act around a female politician, since there had been so few of them up to this time.
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Where did Jeannette Rankin die?
Carmel, CA
How did jeannette rankin die?
She died of old age!
What is Jeannette Rankin's birthday?
Jeannette Rankin was born on June 11, 1880.
When was Jeannette Rankin born?
Jeannette Rankin was born on June 11, 1880.
How old was Jeannette Rankin at death?
Jeannette Rankin died on May 18, 1973 at the age of 92.
Who was the first women elected to the us house of representatives in 1916?
Actually who you thought: Jeannette Rankin
How old is Jeannette Rankin?
Jeannette Rankin was born on June 11, 1880 and died on May 18, 1973. Jeannette Rankin would have been 92 years old at the time of death or 135 years old today.
What state did jeannette rankin represent?
Montana
What year was jeannette rankin elected?
she was elected in 1916
Was Jeannette Rankin a famous person in Montana?
yes she was
Was jeannette rankin elected to house or senate?
House
Who was the first women serve in Congress?
Jeannette Rankin
