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Florence Kelley and the Fight Against Child Labor

Hull House activist Florence Kelley helped establish child labor protections.

10/20/2023

Chicago Stories

Florence Kelley and the Fight Against Child Labor

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Hull House activist Florence Kelley helped establish child labor protections.

Florence Kelley worked with Jane Addams and Hull House to establish laws that would protect children from harmful labor practices.

10/20/2023

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