Grace DeGraff

Overview

Grace DeGraff born Thomson, IL March 12, 1879 (d. 1951). School principal. Traveled to Europe as founding member of WILPF, 1915; embarked on Henry Ford Peace Expedition, 1916. Founding member of WILPF Portland chapter.

Quotations

“You must choose whether you will train the rising generation in the militaristic spirit that has engulfed Europe in death, desolation and misery, or whether you will use your every endeavor to counteract the legacy of hate that will be bequeathed to the children and will teach them that only in the time of peace is the progress of the world possible.” (“To the Teachers of All the World”, 1916)