Mother Jones Heritage Project

Historical initiative

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Chicago breaks ground on Mother Jones monument, the Loop's first honoring a historic woman

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Co-led the monument campaign; site now named Mother Jones Plaza

Chicago has broken ground on the first downtown monument in its history dedicated to a historic woman. The 'We Shall Rise' memorial honors Mary Harris "Mother" Jones, the labor organizer who made the city her base.

Updated Nov 1