Grace Abbott
Grace Abbott | |
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Grace Abbott in 1929 | |
| Born | November 17, 1878 |
| Died | June 19, 1939 (aged 60) |
| Occupation | Social worker |
| Parent(s) | Othman A. Abbott and Elizabeth M. Griffin |
Grace Abbott (November 17, 1878 – June 19, 1939) was an American social worker who specifically worked in improving the rights of immigrants and advancing child welfare, especially the regulation of child labor. She served as director of the U.S. Children's Bureau from 1921 to 1934.