At the November 13, 2009, exhibit, Jennifer had a copy of Miss Rankin’s Will, plat of land she left for women causes, memorial marker application in 1993, copy of John F. Kennedy’s Three Women of Courage that appeared in the Saturday Evening Post in 1958 and many pictures.   Jennifer also displayed the picture of Miss Rankin that was given to Aunt Becky and Connie whose pictures were also on display at the World Congress Center.  Aunt Becky has given the Rankin picture to Jennifer.

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Much Memorabilia from Oconee County was displayed

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Miss Rankin’s Shady Grove Cottage on Mars Hill Rd – Photo courtesy of Montana History Museum

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The Round House – Off Mars Hill Road, Oconee County - Miss Rankin’s 1960’s Version of Assisted Living.

Picture taken in 2003

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Rankin campaigning for women’s suffrage in early 1900’s – She was elected to Congress before

women got the vote

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Miss Rankin liked hats – This photo courtesy of Montana History Museum

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Miss Rankin sought refuge in a phone booth outside the House Chamber after her vote against

WWII –Dec 1941

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Jeanette Rankin led a “Rankin Brigade” against the Vietnam War in the 1960’s

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 There were many folks stopping by the exhibit from all over the country, i.e.: Montana, New York, New Jersey, Georgia, South Carolina and many others.The Jeanette Rankin Foundation provided brochures, flyers, pens and other items for the exhibit.   The Foundation is the ultimate beneficiary of Miss Rankin’s Watkinsville property as provided in her Will.

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Jennifer pointing out items on the display table at the GA WCC 11-13-09

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Jennifer answering questions at the WCC on 11-13-09

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Teachers visiting the Rankin exhibit and Jennifer answering questions – GA WCC – 11-13-09

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More visitors to the Rankin Exhibit – a steady stream at GA WCC -11-13-09

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Jennifer stayed at the conference (Thursday – Sunday) for a presentation on Saturday with a group of students who belong to the Helping Hands Club that Jennifer sponsors at Lost Mountain Middle School.  The Club and students were mentioned in conference opening remarks by the NCSS president.   The students received a special invitation to participate in the session on:“Students Doing Social Studies”.    Jennifer was pleased with the performance of her students and their reception by the conference attendees.

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Jennifer and Wendell & Betty at the Exhibit when completed –GA WCC -11-13-09

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Betty and I enjoyed the experience and found ourselves impressed with the effort and resources going into the presentation.   We were proud of Jennifer!

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For those interested in the Rankin Foundation, go to:

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Jeannette Rankin Foundation
1 Huntington Road, Suite 701
Athens, GA 30606
706-208-1211 - 706-548-0202 FAX

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http://www.rankinfoundation.org/

info@rankinfoundation.org

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Information on the Helping Hands Club:

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Helping Hands Club

Lost Mountain Middle School
700 Old Mountain Road
Kennesaw, Georgia 30152

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Jennifer M. Dawson, Sponsor

Social Studies Sixth Grade

678-594-8224 - 678-594-8226 FAX

http://www.cobbk12.org/LostMountain/

9-24-03 Jeannette Rankin of Montana & Georgia

A Person of History from Montana with Georgia Connections

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11/30/01 - MEMORIES OF JEANNETTE RANKIN

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