Jeannette Rankin
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Summary
Jeannette Rankin was born on June 11, 1880[1], in Missoula[2]. She died on May 18, 1973[3], in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4]. She worked as a politician[5], social worker[6], pacifist[7], women's rights activist[8], and peace activist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,390 views/month, #6,710 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Missoula Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: suffragist[13], feminist[14]
- Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[15]
- Educated at: University of Montana[16], University of Washington[17], Columbia University School of Social Work[18]
- Award received: National Women's Hall of Fame[19], War Resisters League Peace Award[20], Georgia Women of Achievement[21]
- Member of: Women's International League for Peace and Freedom[22]
- Sex or gender: female[23]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[24]
- Commons category: Jeannette Rankin[25]
- Archives at: Schlesinger Library[26], Smithsonian Institution Archives[27], National Air and Space Museum[28], National Museum of American History[29], Smithsonian Institution[30]
- Residence: Missoula[31], Rankin Ranch[32], Watkinsville[33]
- Family name: Rankin[34]
- Given name: Jeannette[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jeannette Rankin[36]
- Commons gallery: Jeannette Rankin[37]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[38], San Francisco[39], Spokane[40]
- Described at URL: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/jeannetterankin/[41], http://texts.cdlib.org/view?docId=kt758005dx[42], https://jrpc.org/2018/01/search-for-peace/[43]
- Described by source: Forgotten Women: The Leaders[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[45]
- Birth name: Jeannette Pickering Rankin[46]
- Name in native language: Jeannette Rankin[47]
- Sibling: Edna Rankin McKinnon[48], Grace Rankin Kinney[49], Wellington D. Rankin[50]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jeannette Rankin include Jeannette Rankin Award[51], an award[52].
Why It Matters
Jeannette Rankin has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
Entities named for her include Jeannette Rankin Award[51], an award[52].
FAQs
Where was Jeannette Rankin born?
Jeannette Rankin's place of birth was Missoula[2].
Where did Jeannette Rankin die?
Jeannette Rankin passed away in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4].
What did Jeannette Rankin do for work?
Jeannette Rankin worked as a politician[5], social worker[6], pacifist[7], women's rights activist[8], and peace activist[9].
Where did Jeannette Rankin go to school?
Jeannette Rankin was educated at University of Montana[16], University of Washington[17], and Columbia University School of Social Work[18].
What awards did Jeannette Rankin receive?
Honors received include National Women's Hall of Fame[19], War Resisters League Peace Award[20], and Georgia Women of Achievement[21].