Jane Addams

Jane Addams founded Hull House in Chicago, was the first woman to receive an honorary degree from Yale University, and was the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. She lived an amazing life, appearing to fit into the feminine stereotype, yet living with the same woman for forty years. She worked for the rights of immigrant workers, women suffrage, and was involved with the peace movement during World War I.

Quote:
"I am not one of those who believe - broadly speaking - that women are better than men. We have not wrecked railroads, nor corrupted legislatures, nor done many unholy things that men have done; but then we must remember that we have not had the chance."

Pictures of Jane Addams
Information about the founding of Hull House