Jane Addams

Jane Addams was a prominent American social reformer and activist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, best known for her role in founding Hull House in Chicago, which provided social services and education to immigrants and the poor. A leader in the settlement house movement, Addams was also a key figure in advocating for women's suffrage and peace, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931 for her efforts in promoting social justice and international peace.