1917 Elections & Political Transitions Events — Verified Historical Highlights

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02 Apr First woman elected to U.S. Congress: On April 2, 1917, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman elected to the United States Congress. Her election marked a significant milestone in women's political representation in the U.S. source: congress.gov
26 Dec Dutch women granted right to stand for election: On December 26, 1917, the Netherlands amended its constitution to grant women the right to stand for election, allowing them to be elected to political positions. However, they were not yet granted the right to vote themselves. This change marked a significant step in the women's suffrage movement in the Netherlands. source: institute-genderequality.org

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