Nellie Ross

By alexsolnick

  • Born

  • She attended a teacher training college

    She attended a teacher training college

    helped her lead to becoming famous because she wanted to teach people and help them like she did as governer.
  • Married William Bradford Ross

    Married William Bradford Ross

    William established law and became a leader in the Democratic Part and this led to nellie becoming famous because she eventually takes over his job.

  • William Died

    The Democratic Party then nominated his widow, Nellie, to run for governor in a special election.

  • Nellie won the race

  • became first female governer in the US

    became first female governer in the US

    led to women having more power all over the world.

  • Worked with Eleanor Eoosevelt

  • Appointed Vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

    This is formal governing body for the United States Democratic Party. This is significant because it is a really big role for the democratic party.
  • becomes director of the U.S.Mint on May 3.

    becomes director of the U.S.Mint on May 3.

    Franklin D. Roosevelt appoints Nellie as director. The United States Mint primarily produces circulating coinage for the United States to conduct its trade and commerce which is a very important job for nellie.
  • Died

    Died

  • Led to women having power

    Led to women having power

    Nellie showed Women that they can do anything and be equal if they just try to.