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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2017 · 14 MIN

Ep. 10: Women Come to Washington

from The Hill's History-Cast · host The Hill

A century ago, Jeannette Rankin made history by becoming the first woman to serve in Congress. She was an instant star, though she was more likely to show up in the society pages than in the news section.

A century ago, Jeannette Rankin made history by becoming the first woman to serve in Congress. She was an instant star, though she was more likely to show up in the society pages than in the news section.

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Ep. 10: Women Come to Washington

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A century ago, Jeannette Rankin made history by becoming the first woman to serve in Congress. She was an instant star, though she was more likely to show up in the society pages than in the news section.

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