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Jeanette Rankin arriving to be sworn into Congress, 1917 (b/w photo)
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Jeanette Rankin arriving to be sworn into Congress, 1917 (b/w photo)
2920913 Jeanette Rankin arriving to be sworn into Congress, 1917 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeannette Pickering Rankin (1880-1973) from Montana was the first woman to serve in the U.S. Congress. Elected in 1916, her admission was delayed as congressmen discussed whether a woman should be admitted into the House of Representatives and she was sworn in on April 2nd 1917. She said I may be the first woman member of Congress but I won't be the last.
A lifelong pacifist, her first vote was against US entry into World War I, and she was the only one to vote against declaring war on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.
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This print captures a significant moment in American history - the arrival of Jeanette Rankin to be sworn into Congress in 1917. Taken by Harris & Ewing, this image showcases Rankin, the first woman to serve in the U. S. Congress, as she steps out of her car accompanied by her chauffeur. Jeannette Pickering Rankin was elected in 1916 but faced delays as congressmen debated whether a woman should be admitted into the House of Representatives. Finally, on April 2nd, 1917, she took her oath and made history. Her determination is evident in her famous quote: "I may be the first woman member of Congress but I won't be the last". Rankin's pacifist beliefs were reflected in her voting record throughout her career. In an act that showcased both courage and conviction, she casted her first vote against U. S. entry into World War I. Even more remarkably, when Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941 and war with Japan was declared shortly after, Rankin stood alone as the sole dissenting voice. This photograph not only immortalizes Jeanette Rankin's groundbreaking achievement but also serves as a symbol of female empowerment and progress within American politics. It reminds us that change often comes from those who dare to challenge conventions and fight for what they believe is right.
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