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Winning the Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds to Become the First Woman in Congress

Winning the Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds to Become the First Woman in Congress


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"Few members of Congress have ever stood more alone while being true to a higher honor and loyalty." -President John F. Kennedy on Jeannette Rankin Born on a Montana ranch in 1880, Jeannette Rankin knew how to ride a horse, make a fire, and read the sky for weather. But most of all, she knew how to talk to people and convince them of her vision for America. It was this rare skill that led her, in 1916, to become the first woman ever elected to the House of Representatives. As her first act, Rankin introduced the legislation that would become the 19th Amendment. Throughout her two terms in 1916 and 1940, she continued to introduce and pass legislation benefitting unions, protecting workers, and increasing aid for children in poverty. In 1941, she stood tall as the sole anti-war voice in Congress during WWII, stating that you can no more win a war than you can win an earthquake. A suffragist, feminist, pacifist, and workers' rights advocate, Rankin remained ever true to her beliefs-no matter the price she had to pay personally. Yet, despite the momentous steps she made for women in politics, overcoming the boys club of career politicians who never wanted to see a woman in Congress, Jeannette Rankin's story has been largely forgotten. In Winning the Earthquake, Lorissa Rinehart deftly uncovers the compelling history behind this singular American hero.

About the Author :
Cultural critic and historian LORISSA RINEHART writes about art, war, politics, and the places where these discourses intersect. Her writing has recently appeared in Hyperallergic, Perfect Strangers, and Narratively, among other publications. She holds an MA from NYU in Experimental Humanities and a BA in Literature from UC Santa Cruz.

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"This superb biography of the first woman elected to Congress deserves a place on every public and academic library bookshelf." --Library Journal (starred review) "An illuminating biography... It's a gripping window into progressive political history and one woman's defiance of sexist gatekeepers." --Publishers Weekly "Drawing on Rankin's many interviews, Rinehart imbues her narrative with her subject's passion and voice. A well-researched biography of a memorable woman." --Kirkus Reviews "A comprehensive and clear-eyed biography of this important American figure. In a time when a dismaying number of public figures across the spectrum pursue personal and political enrichment, Rankin's courage of her convictions is inspiring." --Booklist "Gripping from start to finish, Lorissa Rinehart's page-turning biography brings Rankin to life in all her righteous glory. Rinehart's timing could not be better. Her suspenseful and engaging biography of this courageous trailblazer is a stark reminder of a time when some politicians were brave enough to stand up for what they believed in and suffer the consequences. For readers hungry for political role models, Winning the Earthquake is not just inspirational, but therapeutic history." --Clara Bingham, author of The Movement: How Women's Liberation Transformed America 1963-1973 "Astonishing... Rinehart delves into the life of this uncompromising suffragist, pacifist, and social reformer, providing an in-depth look at a woman who never stopped fighting for what she believed in, providing a legacy to inspire countless Americans today." --Lisa Rogak, New York Times bestselling author of Propaganda Girls "Winning the Earthquake is a powerful reminder that Jeannette Rankin paved the way for so many of us. I hope this book moves you as it did me. It reminds us all to keep standing up, speaking out, and never give up the fight for our rights." --Olivia Troye, Former National Security Official; Strategy, Policy & Operations Executive; and Media Commentator. "A vivid, compelling portrait of a remarkable woman who reminds us that social and political change is grounded in community... Every generation needs its Jeannette Rankin. And generations to come need books like Winning the Earthquake that tell their story." --Cynthia Richie Terrell, RepresentWomen Executive Director and Founder "Many of us know the name Jeannette Rankin, but it was a deep pleasure for me to learn about her humanity, her wisdom, and her remarkable courage. Congresswoman Rankin opened the door to leadership for the other half of our Americans." --Don Beyer, Member of Congress. Praise for Lorissa Rinehart and First to the Front: "An extraordinary story....Reads like a Hollywood movie." --The Wall Street Journal "Jam-packed with colorful details and incisive character sketches, this is a vivid reappraisal of a pioneering journalist." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Unforgettable....A valuable, long-overdue tribute to an American woman whose work and commitment to human rights is more relevant than ever." --BookPage (starred review) "Compelling and detailed...a thrilling adventure story." --Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "Remarkable." --The Christian Science Monitor "Thanks to Lorissa Rinehart's detailed and heartfelt biography, we now know about the fascinating life of the photojournalist known as Dickey Chapelle....Readers will be pulled into this book and won't want to be let go." --Tom Clavin, New York Times bestselling author of Lightning Down


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781250353047
  • Publisher: St Martin's Press
  • Publisher Imprint: St Martin's Press
  • Height: 233 mm
  • No of Pages: 352
  • Spine Width: 25 mm
  • Weight: 612 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1250353041
  • Publisher Date: 15 Dec 2025
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds to Become the First Woman in Congress
  • Width: 154 mm


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