This inquiry evolved from a secondary source at the Library of Congress for young learners calledM eet
Amazing Americans. “Jane Addams was a peacemaker even when she was criticized for her views. She taught,
wrote, and lectured about peace both nationally and internationally. Before World War I, Addams was
probably the most beloved woman in America because of her social reform work at Hull House in Chicago. In
a newspaper poll that asked, Who among our contemporaries are of the most value to the community? Jane
Addams was second, after Thomas Edison. When she opposed America's involvement in World War I,
however, newspaper editors called her a traitor and a fool, but she never changed her mind.”
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/aa/addams/aa_addams_peace_1.html
In 1942, the most beloved female superhero, Super Woman was created in All Star Comics followed by a
backup series in 1942 called Wonder Women of History. These women used their extraordinary human
powers to fight poverty, peace and justice. Jane Addams was not in this series of real life wonder women.
Does Jane Addams fit this superhero profile? Does she deserve to be #67 in the Wonder Women of HIstory
series?
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