I was born in Moorestown, New Jersey, on January 11, 1885. I was raised Quaker and attended Swarthmore College. When I moved to England, I started pushing for equal rights for women in society (Alice Paul biography). I was very active in politics and was willing to employ risky tactics to stand up for what I believed was right. Because of my boldness in my efforts to start the suffrage movement, I was arrested on several occasions in England and had to serve prison time. In 1910 I returned to America. With my move I was determined to continue spreading my beliefs to women in society. I joined the National American Women's Suffrage Association as their congressional committee chair. However, it did not last long, as I did not agree with the policies associated with this organization. Soon after leaving the country, I joined the National Women's Party, with the goal of making change for women at the federal level. To get the presidents' attention, the National Women's Party picketed the White House for 18 months. The spectators did not like our tactic and many members were arrested, including me. During my time in prison, I went on a hunger strike to protest my incarceration. The officers told me I had to stay in an asylum and force-fed me to keep me alive (National Women's). Once it was discovered that I was being treated unfairly in prison, newspapers began publishing stories about the treatment of women, which eventually led President Green 2Woodrow Wilson to announce his support for women's suffrage. Two years later, the 19th Amendment was published, granting women the right to vote. This motivated me to push for more rights for women. I knew about... middle of paper...... main objective15. What personal experiences or people have most influenced your life and philosophy? I have had many influences throughout my life. However, my greatest influence came from my Quaker community. “When the Quakers were founded… one of their principles was and is equality of the sexes. So I never had any other idea… the principle was always there.” I also followed my grandfather, Judge William Parry, who also believed that men and women should be equal (Carol). My mother also took me to women's suffrage meetings as a child (National Women's).18. What does peace look like/contain? I think the piece is equality with everyone and understanding for everyone. If everyone were equal and had equal opportunities, the world would be more peaceful. As I have always said: “There will never be a new world until women are part of it” (Alice Paul).