A Heart in Politics: Jeannette Rankin and Patsy T. Mink
Author Sue Davidson tells the story of two pioneering women in Congress, Jeannette Rankin and Patsy Mink.
Hailing from Missoula, Montana, Rankin became the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1916, before many women in the US had the right to vote! A long-time suffragist, Rankin described what she considered her most important legacy: "If I am remembered for no other act, I want to be remembered as the only woman who ever voted to give women the right to vote."
Patsy Mink, from Maui, Hawaii was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1964 and was the first Asian American woman in Congress. Mink had a distinguished career, serving in the House for over 24 years. Her greatest legacy was the passage of the Title IX Amendment of the Higher Education Act, which prohibited gender discrimination in federally-funded educational institutions.
Davidson's engaging novel provides an engaging introductory to these two amazing American women and will surely inspire any politically-interested Mighty Girl!
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| Recommended Age | 12 and up |
|---|---|
| Author | Sue Davidson |
| ISBN | 1878067532 |
| Publication Date | Sep 12, 1994 |
| Publisher | Seal Press |
| Language | English |
