Congressman Tom MacArthur announced on Jan. 5. an upcoming meet and greet at the Alice Paul Institute in Mount Laurel to honor South Jersey suffragist, Alice Paul, on her 131st birthday. The meet and greet will be held on Jan. 11 at noon.
Congressman MacArthur recently introduced the Alice Paul Congressional Gold Medal Act to posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Alice Paul, in recognition of her role in the women’s suffrage movement and in advancing equal rights for women. Alice Paul was born on January, 11, 1885, in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, and died on July 9, 1977. Alice Paul dedicated her life to securing suffrage and equal rights for all women and, as founder of the National Woman’s Party, she was instrumental in the passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution.
“Few residents of South Jersey have had a greater impact on American history than Alice Paul,” said Congressman Tom MacArthur. “Alice Paul’s tireless dedication and courage paved the way for future generations guaranteeing all American women the right to vote. Alice Paul is an example to all Americans of what one individual can do to make a difference for millions of people. I am proud to recognize her tireless efforts to give a voice to women in our democracy and abroad.”
