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This Day in History: First woman elected to Congress Nov. 7, 1916

This Day in History: First woman elected to Congress Nov. 7, 1916

Today in History: November 7, first woman elected to Congress

Today in History: November 7, first woman elected to Congress

Nov. 7 in history: First woman elected to Congress in 1916

Nov. 7 in history: First woman elected to Congress in 1916

Question of the Day: Who was the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress?

Question of the Day: Who was the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress?

54 years ago today, Shirley Chisholm — the first Black woman elected to Congress — became the first Black person in history to run for a major party’s nomination for President of the United States. We are forever inspired by Rep. Chisholm’s barrier-breaking legacy and courage to fight for a better America for us all. 🙌🏾 | When We All Vote

54 years ago today, Shirley Chisholm — the first Black woman elected to Congress — became the first Black person in history to run for a major party’s nomination for President of the United States. We are forever inspired by Rep. Chisholm’s barrier-breaking legacy and courage to fight for a better America for us all. 🙌🏾 | When We All Vote

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The first Black woman elected to Congress ✅ The first Black woman to run for president ✅ An example for generations to come ✅ Shirley Chisholm was a force of change in American politics. 🗳️ As the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968 and the first woman, and first Black candidate, to seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 1972, she shattered barriers as she fought for racial and gender equality. Even decades later, she continues to inspire others to bring that folding chair to

The first Black woman elected to Congress ✅ The first Black woman to run for president ✅ An example for generations to come ✅ Shirley Chisholm was a force of change in American politics. 🗳️ As the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968 and the first woman, and first Black candidate, to seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 1972, she shattered barriers as she fought for racial and gender equality. Even decades later, she continues to inspire others to bring that folding chair to

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More than a century ago, America elected the first woman to serve in Congress - a Republican who won in Montana after campaigning on horseback. ABC Planet America tells the story of suffragette and women's rights leader, Jeannette Rankin. | ABC News

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The first woman elected to be U.S. Speaker of the House and the world’s biggest chocolate lover will not seek reelection after a 20-term, historic career in Congress. | The Recount

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On this day in 1968, Shirley Chisholm became first black woman elected to the United States Congress. | African and Black History AfricanArchives

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Explore the complicated legacy of Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress, on today's episode of Unladylike2020. Original artwork by Amelie Chabannes. Courtesy of Unladylike2020. | American Masters

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On this day, in 1870, Hiram Revels was sworn in as the first Black U.S. Senator, shattering a barrier once thought unbreakable. Just over a century later, in 1968, Shirley Chisholm made history as the first Black woman elected to Congress. History teaches us that every step forward is met with resistance. Progress is never guaranteed; it must be fought for — and protected. | Martin Luther King III

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Did you know Montana elected the first woman to Congress? Here are 4 things about her. | AJ

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When We All Vote on Instagram: "54 years ago today, Shirley Chisholm — the first Black woman elected to Congress — became the first Black person in history to run for a major party’s nomination for President of the United States. We are forever inspired by Rep. Chisholm’s barrier-breaking legacy and courage to fight for a better America for us all. 🙌🏾"

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On this day, February 21, 1936, Barbara Jordan was born. She would go on to become the first African American woman elected to Congress from the South since Reconstruction — and the first Black woman to deliver a keynote address at a Democratic National Convention. Her voice carried authority. Her words carried weight. And her legacy still challenges us to think critically about leadership, law, and democracy. | WHUT Howard University Television

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