Doris 'Granny D' Haddock was an American political activist renowned for her historic walk across the United States to promote campaign finance reform. Born on January 24, 1910, she embarked on her journey at the age of 88 and completed it at 90, traversing over 3,000 miles. Her walk brought attention to the issue of campaign finance reform and inspired many to take action.
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Source: Granny D: Walking Across America in My Ninetieth Year
“Let us choose life and love, and happily use our selves up in loving service to one another.”
“Small towns make up for their lack of people by having everyone be more interesting.”
Source: Granny D: Walking Across America in My Ninetieth Year
“There are two kinds of politics in the world: the politics of love and the politics of fear.”