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Charles Dickens

Dorothea Dix

Charles Dickens
b. 2-7-1812; Portsmouth, England
d. 6-9-1870

Many of Charles Dickens' novels, have the recurrent theme for social reform, more than likely an interest growing out his father's imprisonment for debt. As a twelve year old Charles had to work in a a blacking factory 12 hours a day, in horrid conditions. In his novels Dickens could expose business schemers and villians, and their possible reformation, ala Scrooge, influencing the attitudes of millions and creating the political will to change.

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Dorothea Dix
b. 4-4-1802; Hampden, ME
d. 7-17-1887; Trenton, NJ

Dorothea Dix was a social reformer who, on behalf of the indigent insane, created the first American mental hospitals, with government support.

Dix also served as Superintendent of Union Army Nurses during the American Civil War, where she provided equal care for the wounded of both sides.

Dorothea Dix quotes ~
• “In a world where there is so much to be done, I felt strongly impressed that there must be something for me to do.”
• “While we diminish the stimulant of fear, we must increase to prisoners the incitements of hope, in proportion as we extinguish the terrors of the law, we should awaken and strengthen the control of the conscience.”

Frederick Douglass as a Young Man with Autograph, Giclee Print

Frederick Douglass
b. 2-14-c.1818; MD
d. 2-20-1895

Frederick Douglass was one of the most important leaders of the “abolitionist” movement to end slavery in America. Throughout his life, Frederick Douglass spoke out on many issues. He called for equal rights for women and for outlawing alcohol.

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