Rankin starts her second term in Congress.
On January 3, 1941, Jeannette Rankin commenced her second term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Returning to an America deeply divided by world affairs, Rankin once again found herself in a position to advocate for peaceful resolutions. Her presence in Congress during this turbulent time remained a symbolic gesture toward the power and potential of women in governance, while her legislative efforts continued to address and challenge international policy decisions amidst the ongoing threats of World War II.