What is Alice Paul birthday?

Alice Paul was born at 1885-01-11

When was Alice Paul died?

Alice Paul was died at 1977-07-09

Where was Alice Paul died?

Alice Paul was died in Moorestown

Where is Alice Paul's birth place?

Alice Paul was born in Mount Laurel Township

What is Alice Paul nationalities?

Alice Paul's nationalities is American

Who is Alice Paul siblings?

Alice Paul's siblings is Helen, Parry, William Jr.

What was Alice Paul universities?

Alice Paul studied at American University,University Of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, American University, Swarthmore College, Washington College of Law

What was Alice Paul notable alumnis?

Alice Paul's notable alumnis is American University, University Of Pennsylvania

Who is Alice Paul's father?

Alice Paul's father is William Mickle Paul

Who is Alice Paul's mother?

Alice Paul's mother is Tacie Parry Paul

How famous is Alice Paul?

Alice Paul is famouse as Suffragist and Feminist

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Alice Paul's Personal Details

Alice Paul was a women’s rights activist and a key figure of the 20th century women’s suffrage movement

Information	Detail
Birthday	January 11, 1885
Died on	July 9, 1977
Nationality	American
Famous	Feminists, American University, University Of Pennsylvania, Activists, Women's Rights Activists, Suffragist
City/State	New Jersey
Siblings	Helen, Parry, William Jr.
Universities	American University,University Of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania American University Swarthmore College Washington College of Law
Notable Alumnis	American University University Of Pennsylvania
Birth Place	Mount Laurel Township
Gender	Female
Father	William Mickle Paul
Mother	Tacie Parry Paul
Sun Sign	Capricorn
Born in	Mount Laurel Township
Famous as	Suffragist and Feminist
Died at Age	92

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Alice Paul was an early 20th century women’s rights activist who played a key role in the women’s suffrage movement that led to the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920. Born into a Quaker family, she had a comfortable upbringing. Her parents were strong supporters of gender equality and her mother was a member of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. Growing up, she imbibed her parents’ values, principles and beliefs which were reflected in her life’s work. From a young age she believed that one should do whatever they could for the betterment of the society. She was a very well-educated woman—rare in the early 20th century America—who used her knowledge and intelligence to fight for the rights of women less fortunate than herself. While studying at the University of Pennsylvania, she became a member of the National American Women’s Suffrage Association (NAWSA). She went on to form the National Woman’s Party (NWP) with Lucy Burns to fight for women’s rights, especially women’s suffrage. The NWP staged protests in a non-violent manner, and Paul went on a hunger strike in an attempt to persuade the government to bring about an amendment in the legislature allowing women to vote. Their efforts eventually resulted in the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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Childhood & Early Life

Alice Paul was the eldest daughter of William and Tacie Paul. Her father, a successful businessman, was also the president of the Burlington County Trust Company.

Her parents were Hicksite Quakers, and strong believers of gender equality. Her mother was a member of the National American Woman Suffrage Association - a movement she too would join later on.

Even as a young girl, she always knew she wanted to work for the betterment of society.

She attended Swarthmore College and graduated with a degree in Biology in 1905.

Career

She went to Birmingham, England, in 1907 to study social work. She met Christabel and Emmeline Pankhurst, a mother-daughter duo who led a militant suffrage movement, Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU). They often engaged in violent and destructive action in their bid to be heard.

She joined their movement and indulged in violent activities several times only to be arrested and imprisoned. But she took solace from the fact that their movement was making impact.

On her return to the U.S. in 1910, she was determined to emulate the model of the English suffrage movement in her own country. She joined the University of Pennsylvania to work on her PhD.

She joined the National Women’s Suffrage Association (NAWSA) and was soon made the head of the Congressional Committee. However, her own ideals clashed with those of the NAWSA and she left to found her own group.

Along with a friend, Lucy Burns, she formed the National Woman's Party (NWP) in 1916. The group aimed at bringing about a change in the way the government viewed women’s suffrage.

During the U.S. Presidential elections in 1916, the NWP protested against the refusal of the president to support the women’s suffrage movement.

In January 1917, she organized the ‘Silent Sentinels’, a group of women who supported the suffrage movement and protested in front of the White House during the presidency of Woodrow Wilson.

For over two years, thousands of women picketed on every weekday and held banners demanding the right to vote. The protests were non-violent, yet the women were arrested and imprisoned at Occoquan Workhouse in inhumane conditions.

Paul went on a hunger strike to protest, but was forcibly fed raw eggs to make her relent. Several of the picketers were also mercilessly beaten up by the police.

None of the government’s atrocities could make the women relent and they continued with their demands. Their demonstrations also received widespread media coverage forcing the president to look into the situation.

In 1919, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed by both the House of Representatives and Senate. The majority of the state legislature in Tennessee voted in favour of the amendment and it was ratified on 18th August 1920. The ratification was certified six days later by the Secretary of State.

Paul went back to college and earned her law degree in 1922 from the Washington College of Law at American University. She received an L.L.M. in 1927 and Doctorate in Civil Laws in 1928.

She worked throughout her life for securing equal rights for women. In 1923 she demanded the introduction of Equal Rights Amendment in the Constitution, though it took several decades to pass the law.

Major Works

She is mainly known for her role in the women’s suffrage movement which resulted in the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which prohibits any citizen of the U.S. to be denied the right to vote on the basis of sex.

Personal Life & Legacy

Alice Paul was a woman dedicated only to the cause of fighting for women’s rights. She never married, nor had any romantic relationships.

She led a very active life till the age of 89 in 1974 when she was disabled by a stroke. She died in 1977 at the age of 92.

The Alice Paul Institute, a not-for-profit organization, was founded in New Jersey in 1984 to honour her memory. The institute works to promote gender equality and betterment of women.

The Cape May County Advisory on the Status of Women developed The Alice Stokes Paul Award to honour women who contribute significantly towards women’s issues.

Trivia

26 August is celebrated as Women’s Equality day in the U.S.

Her grandfather William Parry was one of the co-founders of the co-educational school, Swarthmore College.

She played several sports like basketball, baseball and field hockey during her school days which was uncommon for a girl in the late 19th century.

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Alice Paul biography timelines

// 11th Jan 1885
Alice Paul was the eldest daughter of William and Tacie Paul. Her father, a successful businessman, was also the president of the Burlington County Trust Company.
// 1905
She attended Swarthmore College and graduated with a degree in Biology in 1905.
// 1907
She went to Birmingham, England, in 1907 to study social work. She met Christabel and Emmeline Pankhurst, a mother-daughter duo who led a militant suffrage movement, Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU). They often engaged in violent and destructive action in their bid to be heard.
// 1910
On her return to the U.S. in 1910, she was determined to emulate the model of the English suffrage movement in her own country. She joined the University of Pennsylvania to work on her PhD.
// 1916
Along with a friend, Lucy Burns, she formed the National Woman's Party (NWP) in 1916. The group aimed at bringing about a change in the way the government viewed women’s suffrage.
// 1916
During the U.S. Presidential elections in 1916, the NWP protested against the refusal of the president to support the women’s suffrage movement.
// Jan 1917
In January 1917, she organized the ‘Silent Sentinels’, a group of women who supported the suffrage movement and protested in front of the White House during the presidency of Woodrow Wilson.
// 1919 To 18th Aug 1920
In 1919, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed by both the House of Representatives and Senate. The majority of the state legislature in Tennessee voted in favour of the amendment and it was ratified on 18th August 1920. The ratification was certified six days later by the Secretary of State.
// 1922 To 1928
Paul went back to college and earned her law degree in 1922 from the Washington College of Law at American University. She received an L.L.M. in 1927 and Doctorate in Civil Laws in 1928.
// 1923
She worked throughout her life for securing equal rights for women. In 1923 she demanded the introduction of Equal Rights Amendment in the Constitution, though it took several decades to pass the law.
// 9th Jul 1977
She led a very active life till the age of 89 in 1974 when she was disabled by a stroke. She died in 1977 at the age of 92.
// 1984
The Alice Paul Institute, a not-for-profit organization, was founded in New Jersey in 1984 to honour her memory. The institute works to promote gender equality and betterment of women.

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Alice Paul's FAQ

What is Alice Paul birthday?
Alice Paul was born at 1885-01-11
When was Alice Paul died?
Alice Paul was died at 1977-07-09
Where was Alice Paul died?
Alice Paul was died in Moorestown
Which age was Alice Paul died?
Alice Paul was died at age 92
Where is Alice Paul's birth place?
Alice Paul was born in Mount Laurel Township
What is Alice Paul nationalities?
Alice Paul's nationalities is American
Who is Alice Paul siblings?
Alice Paul's siblings is Helen, Parry, William Jr.
What was Alice Paul universities?
Alice Paul studied at American University,University Of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, American University, Swarthmore College, Washington College of Law
What was Alice Paul notable alumnis?
Alice Paul's notable alumnis is American University, University Of Pennsylvania
Who is Alice Paul's father?
Alice Paul's father is William Mickle Paul
Who is Alice Paul's mother?
Alice Paul's mother is Tacie Parry Paul
What is Alice Paul's sun sign?
Alice Paul is Capricorn
How famous is Alice Paul?
Alice Paul is famouse as Suffragist and Feminist