Mabel Vernon

Overview

Mabel Vernon born Wilmington, DE September 10, 1883 (d. 1975). Quaker pacifist; suffragist speaker and organizer; one of first six arrested in White House protests 1917; organized WILPF Peace Caravan 1931; directed Peoples Mandate against War 1935; promoted Good Neighbor policy in Latin America; lobbied against UN veto 1945.

Quotations

"We are called the Iron Jawed Angels. Is that supposed to be an insult?" (attributed to Vernon, 2004 film; photo Library of Congress)