LIVEJane Addams - Together We Rise: American Stories -
Jane Addams, born into wealth and privilege, became intrigued by social reform after visiting a settlement house in London's impoverished East End. An inheritance made it possible for her to bring that concept to Chicago with the creation of Hull House in 1889. JANE ADDAMS - TOGETHER WE RISE: AMERICAN STORIES is a documentary that profiles this Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist and the cadre of persistent women who joined her to enrich the lives of thousands of immigrant women and children, inspiring others around the world to follow their lead.
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