In 1889
Addams visited a settlement house in London and when she saw it she decided to
open Hull House. She opened it to assist
poor immigrants fin Chicago, it many forms as in day care, kindergartens,
libraries, an art gallery and employment agency. While in the Hull House she wrote books about
her experience in it. She served as the
first president of the organization that became the Women’s International
League for Peace and Freedom. In 1931
she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her activeness in the Peace movement.
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