Jeannette Rankin A Political Woman |
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| Author:
| Lopach, James J.
Luckowski, Jean A. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-87081-812-7 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2005 |
| Publisher: | University Press of Colorado
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $40.00 |
Book Description:
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Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, stands tall among American icons. The representative from Montana won her seat at a time when women didn't have the right to vote in most states. Her firm stances inspired both admiration and fury across party lines, and she gained nearly canonical status among feminists and pacifists. In
Jeannette Rankin: A Political Woman, James Lopach and Jean Luckowski demythologize Rankin, showing her to be a talented, driven, and...
More DescriptionJeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, stands tall among American icons. The representative from Montana won her seat at a time when women didn't have the right to vote in most states. Her firm stances inspired both admiration and fury across party lines, and she gained nearly canonical status among feminists and pacifists. In Jeannette Rankin: A Political Woman, James Lopach and Jean Luckowski demythologize Rankin, showing her to be a talented, driven, and deeply divided woman.