National Woman’s Party

Representing the militant wing of the suffrage movement, the NWP utilized picketing and open public demonstrations to gain popular attention for the right of women to vote in the United States.
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Harry Hopkins and the Great Depression

Learn about Hopkins’ New Deal work relief and jobs programs, designed to overcome the economic devastation wrought by the Great Depression…
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Welcome to the SWHP

The Social Welfare History Project is an ongoing effort to collect, preserve and share the stories of the people, organizations and events that have impacted the lives of every American.

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The March on Washington

On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people from across the nation came together in Washington, D.C. to peacefully demonstrate their support for the passage of a meaningful civil rights bill, an end to racial segregation….
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Hull House

Founded in 1889 in Chicago, the Hull House served as a model for settlement houses across the United States.

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Programs

Programs

Detailed history of the programs that were created to focus attention and resources on Social Welfare Issues.

Recollections

Recollections

Personal stories from some of the most influential people in Social Welfare.

Organizations

Organizations

Detailed history of the Organizations that have helped promote Social Welfare History.

Eras

Eras

From Colonial to modern-day America, this section gives you an in depth view of the history of Social Welfare History.

People

People

The stories of the pioneers who dedicated their lives to the advancement of Social Welfare

Events

Events

The events that have shaped the landscape of Social Welfare History