Cora Ann Slocomb

Overview

Cora Ann Slocomb, Countess of Brazza, born New Orleans, LA January 7, 1862 (d. 1944). American-born wife of Italian Count of Brazza; president of International Postal Union, 1897. Defended immigration; organized earthquake relief; saved a woman from capital punishment; lectured on peace and international arbitration; invented the yellow, purple and white peace flag later adopted by the International Peace Bureau.