Rankin, Jeanette

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A suffragist and pacifist (see pacifism), Rankin in 1917 became the first woman to serve in Congress. She has the distinction of being the only member of Congress to vote against American entry into both World Wars.

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How to use Rankin, Jeanette in a sentence

We spent a lot of time creating a backstory for our “Man” played by David Logan Rankin.
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Jeanette visits her gynecologist, whom Albert recognizes as a baby broker exposed on 60 Minutes.
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The Yeagers of Phoenix, Arizona, are chosen: veterinarian Warren, his first wife Jeanette, and their two children.
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Jeanette May's photos show men at ease in their bachelor pads.
Guys Gone Tame|Blake Gopnik|January 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST

This is the setting for the new novel by Jeanette Winterson.
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Senator, will you now continue to preside please, so I will be free to work with Mr. Rankin a little this afternoon.
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In 1844 and subsequent to that date, Alpheus Murphy, a wagon-maker, lived and operated a shop near the old Rankin tavern.
The Old Pike|Thomas B. Searight
"Well, I'll just cite an ordinary one that happens to come to my mind," said Rankin, who had carefully selected his test.
Murder in Any Degree|Owen Johnson
Rankin, satisfied, smiled and winked victoriously over to Tommers, who was listening from an adjacent table.
Murder in Any Degree|Owen Johnson
"Believe me it is not a joyous sight, Miss Rankin," I said, hoping to keep the ladies away.
In Hostile Red|Joseph Altsheler