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Jeannette Rankin becomes the first female member of congress (jan 1, 1917 – jan 1, 1917)

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In 1917, women's suffrage activist Jeannette Rankin would be sworn in as a member of the House of Representatives, becoming the first female elected to congress.

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jan 1, 1917
jan 1, 1917
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