Jeannette Rankin: 1880-1973 : Bright Star in the Big Sky

The first woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress, Jeannette Rankin represented Montana for two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. A leading advocate for both woman suffrage and world peace, she was instrumental in securing the right or Montana women to vote, five years before the right was granted nationally. As the sole female member of the U.S. Congress in 1919, Jeanette was the only woman to vote for national suffrage. This biography reveals Jeannette Rankin's life and personal story, exposing her many courageous and remarkable accomplishments.

This book chronicles the extraordinary life of Jeannette Rankin. This first woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress, Jeannette represented Montana for two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. She was a leading advocate for both woman suffrage and world peace and was instrumental in securing the right for Montana women to vote. Readers will be inspired by this magnificent portrait of her life.

Recounts the life of the Montana representative who was the first congresswoman and a dedicated pacifist who voted against both world wars An easy-to-read and well-researched biography of an unconventional and determined woman that will inspire young readers.