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Jeannette Rankin: I may be first woman Member of Congress, but I won't be the last.

On the recordNovember 11, 2019
I may be first woman Member of Congress, but I won't be the last.
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Jeannette Rankin
Montana

Editor's note · Context

Rankin's quote emphasizes the significance of women in Congress and their ongoing representation.

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