Jeannette Rankin was born near Missoula, Montana Territory.
Jeannette Pickering Rankin was born on June 11, 1880, near Missoula, Montana Territory. She was the first of eleven children in a family that would prove influential in American political history. Jeannette's early life on a ranch imbued her with values of independence and resourcefulness, which would guide her future endeavors. Her education was advanced for women of her time, culminating in a biology degree from the University of Montana in 1902, setting her on a path destined to affect change on a national scale.
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