Women in Congress: Do You Know Them?

More than 200 women have served in the United States Congress, including some very colorful figures. Do you know who these famous firsts were?

• Who was the first woman to run for Congress? (She didn't come close to winning.)
• Who was the first woman elected to Congress? (She was elected twice, years apart.)
• Who was the first African American woman to serve in Congress? (She also became the first African American and the first woman whose name was placed in nomination for president at a major political party's convention.)
• Who was the first woman Speaker of the House? (She was also the first woman minority leader.)
• More women in Congress: List of US Congresswomen