Addams formally endorses Wilson for president
Description
Upon her return to Chicago from convalescence in Colorado and California, Addams is contacted by President Wilson, former President Theodore Roosevelt, and a representative of Charles Evans Hughes, all of whom are seeking her endorsement for their presidential bids. Addams later declares her support for Wilson, arguing that he is most likely to keep the United States out of the war and that he has a strong record of support for progressive, domestic policies, including his recent support for a national child labor bill. She writes, "The present administration comes before the country with a social program that carries assurances because of a record of pledges fulfilled and a series of legislative achievements not equaled by any other administration..." (Quoted in Linn, 319-320).
Date
1916-10-15
Source
“Jane Addams for Wilson, She Says on Return.” Chicago Daily Tribune (1872-1922): 14 Oct. 1916: 5. Tribune Publishing Company. ProQuest. Web. 15 June 2017.
“Jane Addams for Wilson.” The New York Times: 15 Oct. 1916, vol. LXVI no. 21,449: 12. The New York Times Company. NYTimes Search. Web. 15 June 2017.
“Women Go Wild Over ‘Kept Us Out of War’ Cry.” Chicago Daily Tribune (1872-1922): 20 Oct. 1916: 2. Tribune Publishing Company. ProQuest. Web. 15 June 2017.
“Jane Addams for Wilson.” The New York Times: 15 Oct. 1916, vol. LXVI no. 21,449: 12. The New York Times Company. NYTimes Search. Web. 15 June 2017.
“Women Go Wild Over ‘Kept Us Out of War’ Cry.” Chicago Daily Tribune (1872-1922): 20 Oct. 1916: 2. Tribune Publishing Company. ProQuest. Web. 15 June 2017.