AV# 83895
Jeanette Rankin: The Woman Who Voted No



Video Cassette - 29 minutes - Color - 1984



In 1916 Jeannette Rankin of Montana became the first woman ever elected to the United States Congress. She caused more controversy two years later by voting against United States entry into World War I - and ended her political career in 1941 by voting a gainst entry into World War II. This PBS program profiles the political career of this confirmed lobbyist for peace. Produced and directed by Ronald Bayly and Nancy Landgren; narrated by Mary E. Bryson.


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