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glory in fighting and that naive soldiers were victims of the conflict ( Gibbon ). This caused immense backlash from the public . Newspapers harshly criticized her , with one calling her a “ traitor and a fool ” ( Gibbon ). Even Theodore Roosevelt joined in , derisively calling her a “ Bull Mouse ” ( Gibbon ).
Despite the extremely negative reaction , Addams stayed true to her beliefs . In 1915 , she became the head of the Women ’ s Peace Party . She soon went to speak at the International Conference of Women in The Netherlands , which consisted of delegates from both neutral and warring countries . She delivered the Congress ’ closing address , underscoring the role of women in international diplomacy (“ Jane Addams : Chicago ’ s Pacifist - 1915 Hague Conference ”). After this , she returned to the U . S . and spoke at a peace rally in Carnegie Hall , urging the end of bloodshed and promoting global cooperation . Despite facing extreme backlash for promoting her beliefs , Addams never gave up . She relentlessly advocated for peace , desperately hoping to save the lives of millions of innocent soldiers and civilians .
Addams spent most of her later years condemning the war , and although she may not have been appreciated for her efforts at the time , she eventually received the recognition that she deserved . In 1931 , four years before her death , she became the first American woman to be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to conclude peace agreements between warring nations . Unfortunately , in 1926 , she suffered from a heart attack , greatly weakening her health . Later , she was diagnosed with cancer , and she sadly died on May 21 , 1935 ( Gibbon ).
Throughout her life , no matter the circumstances , Jane Addams assisted and spoke up for those who were less fortunate . Without a doubt , she demonstrated the teachings of Psalm 82 of the Bible and symbolized
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