“It is unconscionable that 10,000 boys have died in Vietnam. If 10,000 American women had mind enough they could end the war, if they were committed to the task, even if it meant going to jail.”
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Jeannette Rankin
Jeannette Rankin was a prominent U.S. Congressperson known for her advocacy of women's suffrage and peace. Born on June 11, 1880, she served two non-consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, making her the first woman to do so. Rankin's career was marked by her steadfast commitment to social justice and her role in shaping the early 20th-century political landscape. more
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