Florence Kelley
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1859 – 1932
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Who was Florence Kelley?
Florence Kelley was an American social and political reformer. Her work against sweatshops and for the minimum wage, eight-hour workdays, and children's rights is widely regarded today. From its founding in 1899, Kelley served as the first general secretary of the National Consumers League. In 1909 Kelley helped create the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
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- Born
- Sep 12, 1859
Philadelphia - Parents
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Cornell University
- University of Zurich
- Northwestern University
- Died
- Feb 17, 1932
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on July 23, 2013
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