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Book SynopsisWith a foreword by Hillary Clinton, this fascinating and highly accessible compendium spotlights the careers of fifty of the most influential American women in politics, inspiring young readers to make a difference.
Meet some of the most influential leaders in America, including Jeannette Rankin, who, in 1916, became the first woman elected to Congress; Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American woman elected to Congress; Sandra Day O''Connor, the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court; and Bella Abzug, who famously declared, This woman's place is in the House . . . the House of Representatives! This engaging and wide-ranging collection of biographies highlights the actions, struggles, and accomplishments of more than fifty of the most influential leaders in American political history leaders who have stood up, blazed trails, and led the way.
"The women profiled here were once girls who not only dreamed big but went big ... I hope the young readers of this book do the same!" - Former Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano
"Inspiring more young women to be politically active makes this book important to our future!" - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine
"The fifty women in this book are groundbreaking role models for our kids." - U.S. Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton
