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Was Rankin an American politician and women's rights advocate?

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Yes, she advocated for women's rights, but no, Rankin was not an American politician. She was, however, the first woman elected to the United States Congress, serving from 1917 to 1921. During her time in office, she tirelessly championed women's suffrage and other feminist causes.
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