Jessie F. Binford

Overview

Jessie Florence Binford born Marshalltown, IA January 20, 1876 (d. 1966). Chicago-based juvenile rights advocate; 61-year resident of Jane Addams's Hull House. Co-founded Jane Addams Peace Association, 1948; opposed Vietnam War.

Quotations

"We see all about us the devastating effects of war on youth." ("Don't Forget the Children," Rotarian, Feb. 1943; http://bit.ly/oG79Zy)