April 2nd proclaimed Jeannette Rankin Day, honoring first woman elected to Congress

April 2nd proclaimed Jeannette Rankin Day, honoring first woman elected to Congress

Gov. Greg Gianforte proclaimed April 2nd as Jeannette Rankin Day in honor of the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress. She first took office on April 2nd, 1917.Jeannette Rankin dedicated her life to pursuing equality for all Americans, Gov. Gianforte said. By becoming the first woman elected to Congress before women even had the right to vote s he broke barriers and paved the way for future generations of women leaders. Born in Missoula in 1…

Governor Gianforte celebrates legacy of Jeannette Rankin

HELENA, Mont. – On Wednesday, Governor Greg Gianforte celebrated the legacy of Jeanette Rankin by proclaiming April 2, 2025 "Jeannette Rankin Day" in Montana. "Jeannette Rankin dedicated her life to pursuing equality for all Americans," Gov. Gianforte said. "By becoming the first woman elected to Congress-before women even had the right to vote-she broke barriers and paved...