Winning the Earthquake by Lorissa Rinehart

About this episode

This episode features historian Lorissa Rinehart discussing her biography of Jeannette Rankin, the first woman in Congress, and her advocacy for peace.

This episode explores Winning the Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds to Become the First Woman in Congress by historian Lorissa Rinehart. We trace Jeannette Rankin's path from a Montana ranch to Congress, her lonely votes against two world wars, and her decades of quiet work for peace on a small farm near Athens, Georgia. Along the way, you hear how this new biography brings to life a woman whose courage still speaks to your moment.

People in this episode

Host: Georgia Public Broadcasting

Guest: Lorissa Rinehart

Topics covered

• biography
• women in politics
• historical figures
• peace activism
• Congress

Keywords

• Jeannette Rankin
• Lorissa Rinehart
• biography
• Congress
• women's history
• peace activism
• Montana
• Athens, Georgia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Georgia Public Broadcasting

Places: Montana, Athens, Georgia

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