"In this day of fading ideals and disappearing land marks, little Mary Phagan’s heroism is an heirloom, than which there is noth
ing more precious among the old red hills of Georgia. Sleep, little girl, sleep in your humble grave. But if the angels are good to you in the realms beyond the troubled sunset and the clouded stars, they will let you know that many an aching heart in Georgia beats for you, and many a tear, from eyes unused to weep, has paid you a tribute too sacred for words." - epitaph on the tombstone of Mary Phagan Only one of these people would be motivated enough to write these words to increase sympathy for Mary Phagan. Who was the most likely person to create this epitaph that still lies at the foot of the slain 13 year old's tombstone? A) Leo Frank B) Tom Watson C) Jim Conley D) Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Edward Watson was an American attorney, editor, writer, and politician. He was from Georgia, where he performed a key role through his newspaper in influencing the public opinion in the murder case of Mary Phagan, a 13-year-old factory worker. Leo Frank, a Jewish American factory manager was accused of the crime. Mary Phagan’s tombstone, where her epitaph is written, was donated by Tom Watson.
