Addie Polk , 91 , became symbol of American foreclosure crisis . Polk remembered as quiet , reserved woman who was fiercely independent . She had a hard time finding work and struggled to make ends meet after her husband died in the Great Depression.
Addie Polk , 91 , became symbol of American foreclosure crisis . Polk remembered as quiet , reserved woman who was fiercely independent . U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich mentioned her on Senate floor during bailout debate .