Quote of the day
My husband is exceedingly busy. For some time the talk of his going had been slack, but just now again there seems to be a move to get him sent to the front!
Grace Abbott
Born: November 17, 1878
Died: June 19, 1939 (aged 60)
Bio: Grace Abbott was an American social worker who specifically worked in improving the rights of immigrants, especially those from eastern Europe, and advancing child welfare, especially the regulation of child labor.
Known for:
- The immigrant and the community (1917)
- The Grace Abbott Reader