On this day in 1916, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman in American history to win a seat in Congress. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1916, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman in American history to win a seat in Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1916, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman in American history to win a seat in Congress.&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Montana suffragist Jeanette Rankin becomes the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress - November 7th, 1916

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

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Montana suffragist Jeanette Rankin becomes the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress - November 7th, 1916

Montana suffragist Jeanette Rankin becomes the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress - November 7th, 1916