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Jeannette Rankin, (right), 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Jeannette Rankin, (right), 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Jeannette Rankin, (right), 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Jeannette Rankin, (right), 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Jeannette Rankin, (right), 1917. Rep. from Montana 1917-1919. Politician, US Representative, and women's rights advocate. First woman to hold federal office in the United States
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In this striking photograph from the Harris & Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, Jeannette Rankin (1880-1973) poses confidently next to an automobile, making history as the first woman to hold federal office in the United States. Born in Montana Territory, Rankin was a trailblazing politician and women's rights advocate who served as a Representative in the 65th Congress from Montana from 1917 to 1919. Dressed in a fashionable outfit of the early 1900s, Rankin wears a long-sleeved blouse with a high collar and a voluminous skirt, accessorized with a hat adorned with a ribbon and feathers. Her expression is determined and resolute, reflecting her unwavering commitment to fighting for women's suffrage and social justice. The photograph was taken in the early 1900s, a time when women's roles were largely confined to the domestic sphere. Rankin's decision to run for office challenged societal norms and paved the way for future generations of women to pursue careers in politics. The automobile in the background is a symbol of the modernity and progress of the era, and the chauffeur, likely a man, adds to the contrast between the traditional gender roles of the time and Rankin's groundbreaking achievement. This photograph is a testament to Rankin's courage and determination, and serves as a reminder of the important strides made in women's rights and political representation in the United States.
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