JOURNAL ARTICLE

Jane Addams.

  • Published In: Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, 2026, v. 119, n. 1. P. 76 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lynn, Stacy 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the life and legacy of Jane Addams, a prominent social reformer and advocate for American democracy during the Progressive Era. It highlights her founding of Hull-House in Chicago, her commitment to improving the lives of immigrants and the poor, and her leadership in movements for labor rights, public health, women’s suffrage, and peace, for which she received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931. Addams’s work was grounded in her belief that democracy requires social ethics, inclusion, and equal citizenship for all, including women and marginalized groups. Her enduring influence is presented as vital to understanding and addressing contemporary social and political challenges in the United States. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society. 2026/03, Vol. 119, Issue 1, p76
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1522-1067
  • DOI:10.5406/23283335.119.1.20
  • Accession Number:192456755
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