Jeannette Rankin date of birth:
June 11, 1880
How old was Jeannette Rankin when died?
92
Where was Jeannette Rankin born?
Missoula, Montana
When did Jeannette Rankin die?
May 18, 1973
What is Jeannette Rankin nationality?
American
What is Jeannette Rankin's occupation?
Social worker, activist
Short Biography
Jeannette Pickering Rankin (June 11, 1880 – May 18, 1973) became the first woman to hold a high government office in the United States when, in 1916, she was elected to the United States Congress from the state of Montana. After winning her House seat in 1916, she said, "I may be the first woman member of Congress but I won’t be the last." She also was elected in 1940.