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September 6, 1860
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May 21, 1935
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Jane Addams was born on September 6, 1860, in Cedarville, Illinois. She was a journalist, philosopher, writer, suffragette, and human rights activist. Addams was educated at Rockford University and held citizenship in the United States. Her father was John H. Addams.
Throughout her lifetime, Jane Addams founded multiple organizations, including the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). For her contributions to society, she received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931.
Addams passed away on May 21, 1935, in Chicago. Her legacy lives on through her work and achievements in promoting social change and justice in the United States and around the world.
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