Children’s Defense Fund

Table of Contents

Introduction References & Edit History Quick Facts & Related Topics

Images

Marian Wright Edelman

Read Next

United States Presidential Election of 2012. Mitt Romney. Official portrait of President Barack Obama in the Oval Office, Dec. 6, 2012 after his reelection Nov. 6, 2012. Official portrait Obama

10 Democrats Who Made History

Streets of Puerto Rico

Pro and Con: Statehood for Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia

Spike Lee at the 2007 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards. Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California

Prominent HBCU Alumni

The United States Supreme Court building, Washington, D.C.

14 Questions About Government in the United States Answered

Bar graph of the United States Death Toll during major events. Infogram chart.

U.S. Death Toll During Major Events

Discover

Coriander leaves, fresh green cilantro on wooden background, herbs

Why Does Cilantro Taste Like Soap to Some People?

World Data Locator Map: Australia

Is Australia an Island?

Monitor. Varanus salvadorii is a monitor lizard found in New Guinea can grows to 2.7 metres (9 ft.) aka Tree crocodile, Crocodile monitor, Salvadori's monitor, artellia, reptile

7 of the World’s Most Dangerous Lizards and Turtles

Stylish light blue jeans on wooden background, closeup of inset pocket

Why Do Jeans Have That Tiny Pocket?

King Cobra snake in Malaysia. (reptile)

9 of the World’s Deadliest Snakes

Saint Lucia Day. Young girl wears Lucia crown (tinsel halo) with candles. Holds Saint Lucia Day currant laced saffron buns (lussekatter or Lucia's cats). Observed December 13 honor virgin martyr Santa Lucia (St. Lucy). Luciadagen, Christmas, Sweden

7 Winter Solstice Celebrations From Around the World

Panama Canal infographic

Timeline and Map of the Panama Canal

Children’s Defense Fund: References & Edit History

More Articles On This Topic

Assorted References

establishment by Edelman
- In Marian Wright Edelman

Article Contributors

Primary Contributors

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Other Encyclopedia Britannica Contributors

Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Added media of Marian Wright Edelman, CDF founder.	Tracy Grant	Jul 17, 2023
	Corrected display issue.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Mar 20, 2023
	Modified title of Web site: Official Site of the Children's Defense Fund.	Gloria Lotha	Jul 28, 2016
	New article added.	Jeannette L. Nolen	Jun 16, 2010