“One
cannot travel as we have done without a new realization of the
interrelationships of the nations. Everywhere but in
Russia we had the inspiration of seeing people caring
profoundly for humanity's progress, and many old
differences buried as history in the past. The really
vital thing is to come back with a conviction of the
many big causes that we, as Americans, have in common
with the peoples of all lands.”
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In
1910, Wald and several colleagues went on a six-month
tour of Hawaii, Japan, China, and Russia where royalty,
government officials, and important businessmen welcomed
her. Wald saw the trip not only as a respite from her
usual duties at Henry Street, but also as an opportunity
to talk about her ideas and methods and learn more about
other cultures. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of
creating family insignias, Wald commissioned a design
for Henry Street. The insignia, which translated as
"universal brotherhood" or "we are one family," became
Henry Street's official trademark. Wald's Asian tour
increased her involvement in worldwide humanitarian
issues. After her return, radicals like Emma Goldman
solicited her support for causes like free speech in
Japan. |
