Leading the Way: Women in Power
An inspiring and engaging compendium of fifty of the most influential American women in politics, with a foreword by Hillary Clinton.
Meet some of the most influential leaders in America, including Jeannette Rankin, who, in 1916, became the first woman elected to Congress; Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American woman elected to Congress; Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court; and Bella Abzug, who famously declared, “This woman’s place is in the House . . . the House of Representatives!” This engaging and wide-ranging collection of biographies highlights the actions, struggles, and accomplishments of more than fifty of the most inspiring leaders in American political history – leaders who have stood up, blazed trails, and led the way.
Categories: Non-Fiction
For readers aged: 10+
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Format: Hardback
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ISBN: 9781536208467
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Published: 06 Feb 2020
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Price: £16.99
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- Size: 275 x 240 mm
- Pages: 144