VIDEO: Honoring Unsung Hero of Women's Rights Movement

Source:

VOA News

Duration:

Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 20:00

Countries:

Americas

North America

United States of America

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Participation

Human Rights

Initiative Type:

Multi-Media

One of the unsung heroes of the suffrage movement was Jane Addams. Throughout her life, Addams struggled not only for women's rights, but also for labor and civil rights; free speech and world peace.

Hear more about Jane Addams, including from Historian Louise W. Knight who recently wrote a book entitled "Jane Addams: Spirit in Action" here

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