"If we are to better the future we must disturb the present."
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About Catherine Booth
Catherine Booth (1829-1890) was a co-founder of The Salvation Army along with her husband William Booth. She was a passionate preacher and social reformer who championed women's rights and campaigned against poverty and social injustice. Booth's work within The Salvation Army led to the establishment of many social services, such as homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and homes for unwed mothers and prostitutes.
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