History of Belle Winestine in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 7, 2026

Belle Fligelman Winestine (1891-1985) was an American writer and activist known for her involvement in the women's suffrage movement. As a student at the University of Wisconsin, she actively campaigned for women's right to vote. After her studies, she pursued a career as a journalist. She later used her writing skills to support Jeannette Rankin's Congressional campaign, demonstrating her commitment to political activism and female representation in government.

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1914: Montana Women's Suffrage Campaign

In 1914, Fligelman actively participated in the suffrage movement, helping to launch Montana's women's suffrage campaign by driving around, waving banners and distributing literature. This led to Montana granting women the right to vote that year.

November 1916: Rankin Elected to Congress

In November 1916, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman elected to Congress. Belle Fligelman oversaw publishing and mailings for Rankin's campaign and subsequently traveled with Rankin to Washington, D.C. where she worked as Rankin's private secretary.

1916: Appointment to the Republican Women's Campaign Committee for Montana

In 1916, Belle Fligelman was appointed to the Republican Women's Campaign Committee for Montana.

1918: Marriage to Norman Winestine and Move to New York

In 1918, Belle Fligelman married Norman Winestine in Washington. Subsequently, Norman and Belle Winestine moved to New York where they both wrote for Nation.