Jeannette at her home in Bogart, Georgia, outside of Athens, circa 1927. Montana Historical Society
A group of Athens, Georgia activists dedicate funds from Jeannette’s estate to create the Jeannette Rankin Foundation and award their first scholarship of $500 in 1978.
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