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Emily Greene Balch: The Long Road to Internationalism

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Emily Greene Balch was a prominent American pacifist, social reformer, and Nobel Peace Prize winner. She was born in Boston in 1867, and her early life was marked by tragedy. Her father died when she was just four years old, and her mother died when she was twelve. Balch was raised by her aunt and uncle, who instilled in her a deep sense of social justice.

Balch began her career as a social worker in the Boston slums. She was deeply affected by the poverty and suffering she witnessed, and she became involved in the movement to improve the lives of the poor. In the early 1900s, Balch became involved in the peace movement. She was a strong opponent of American imperialism, and she worked to promote international cooperation and understanding.

Emily Greene Balch: The Long Road to Internationalism

by Kristen E. Gwinn

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In 1915, Balch helped to found the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF). WILPF was a pacifist organization that worked to promote peace through education, negotiation, and nonviolent resistance. Balch served as WILPF's secretary for many years, and she played a key role in the organization's growth and development.

In 1946, Balch was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work for peace. She was the second woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, and she was the first American woman to receive the award.

Emily Greene Balch was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to the cause of peace. She was a pioneer in the peace movement, and she made a significant contribution to the development of international cooperation and understanding.

Reviews

"Emily Greene Balch: The Long Road to Internationalism is a beautifully written and deeply researched biography of a remarkable woman. Balch was a pioneer in the peace movement, and her story is an inspiration to us all." - Howard Zinn

"This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the peace movement. Balch was a complex and fascinating figure, and her story is both inspiring and heartbreaking." - The New York Times

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Emily Greene Balch: The Long Road to Internationalism

by Kristen E. Gwinn

5 out of 5