Julia Barnett Rice
American activist (1860-1929) · United States · On the map · Activists · Died at 69
Julia Barnett Rice was an activist against unnecessary noise, and was the founder of The Society for the Suppression of Unnecessary Noise. Her involvement and efforts helped pass the 1907 Bennett Act, which regulated the unnecessary noise and whistling of tugboats.
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Her efforts improved the lives of students and hospital patients in New York City and influenced activists across the country.
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