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Addams presents the case for international peace.

Also known as Commencement Address at Connecticut College, June 16, 1930 (excerpts)

Addams discusses the role of workers and women in modern life.

Addams decries the deportation of immigrants due to the Immigration Act of 1924. This speech was given at the National Conference of Social Work.

Addams discusses the prevalence of education in the modern world.

Addams discusses the role of movies in the education.

Addams discusses how movies serve as educational spaces for children and adults.

Addams advises on making Latin and grammar appealing to boys and girls.

Addams discusses past and present efforts for world peace by the use of treaties. The speech was given at Town Hall in New York on December 7, 1929.

Sheepshanks calls for disarmament and an end to prosecution of conscientious objectors.

Addams challenges her generation to be the one that makes peace permanent at a talk at New York's town Hall.

Addams discusses the deportation of radicals and post-war efforts to address hunger. The speech was delivered at the Young Men's Christian Association at the University of Wisconsin.

Addams discusses the conditions needed for world peace.

Addams argues that peace can only come through arbitration and disarmament at a speech to the Conference of Jewish Women's Organizations in St. Louis.

Addams notes that many women reject domestic service because of its perceived social status.

Addams discussed international women's organizations and the role of college women in addressing social problems.

Addams tells the Tucson Woman's Club about the Pan-Pacific Women's Conference.

Addams discusses her involvement in women's clubs and its impact on her work.

A summary of Addams remarks about her work in Chicago at the Arizona Association of Social Workers.

Addams argues that world peace is coming as nations learn to settle disputes.

Addams advises the League of Women Voters to appeal to women's own lives in order to increase their political participation.

Addams tells of the history of the Women's League for Peace and Freedom at a luncheon in Honolulu.

Also known as Luncheon talk to the Pan-Pacific Club, August 20, 1928 (summary)

Addams argued that vice would cease if the segregated districts in the Pacific were dissolved.

Addams argues that the Parent Teacher Association serves as a bridge between foreign-born parents and their children.

Addams argues that public opinion is key to ending war.

Addams argues that the best way to secure peace is to rally public opinion.

Addams discusses the challenges facing modern youth.

Addams discusses the difference between social settlement work and charitable work.

Addams exhorts social workers to support a bill suspending immigration quota to allow family members of residents to join them.

Addams speaks in support of the League of Nations and international peace.

Addams discusses her views on prohibition and how it has improved life in the Hull-House neighborhood.

Addams claims that prohibition has improved life in the Hull-House neighborhood.

Addams defends Prohibition and argues that a lack of enforcement has made alcohol use more common and dangerous.

Addams argues that people believe that war is inevitable but that it can be stopped. The speech was made before the Hyde Park Young Men's Christian Association.

Addams argues that people believe that war is inevitable but that it can be stopped. The speech was made before the Hyde Park Young Men's Christian Association.

Addams argues that disarmament is a slow process towards progress in a speech to the Twentieth Century Club.

Addams notes that hard headed politicians have made the most progress towards peace.

Addams defends Prohibition despite the difficulties in enforcing it.

Addams defends Prohibition despite the difficulties in enforcing it.

A short quote by Addams introducing speakers during the suffrage tour.

A summary of Addams speech about woman suffrage at the start of her lecture tour.

Blake praises Addams and her work for peace and equality on her seventieth birthday.

Addams discusses the growing legitimacy of social work as a profession, and the impact of humanitarian efforts around the globe.

Addams argues for gun control and placing more faith in the younger generation.

Addams discusses changing moral standards and their impact on youth.

Addams urges young women to make the most of their opportunities and to lead by example in the continuing struggle for equality.

Addams praises Bethune after hearing her speak.

A report on the National Conference of Social Work's endorsement of Grace Abbott for the Secretary of Labor.

Addams discusses the history of the peace movement.

De Ligt condemns conscription and urges nations to release conscientious objectors.

Jordan delivers a radio address about Jane Addams as part of a series on Famous Welfare Workers in History.

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