Philadelphia, PA, United States
Mother Jones (1830-1930). Mary Harris Jones began the March of the Factory Children here, July 1903, to dramatize the need for child labor legislation. Born in Ireland, Jones was an organizer and inspiring presence in the U.S. coal, steel, and textile labor movements.
Listen to the audio guide for Mary Harris Jones blue plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off