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Jeannette Rankin was the first woman elected to Congress in 1916, representing Montana in the House of Representatives. She was a strong advocate for women's rights, and was a vocal opponent of World War I. She was a strong supporter of the suffrage movement, and was the only member of Congress to vote against the US entering both World War I and World War II. Her legacy lives on today, and she is remembered as a trailblazer for women's rights and a champion of peace.
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