Alice Paul

Hello! My name is Alice Paul. When I was a little girl, my mommy took me to meetings where people talked about making the world a better, fairer place for everyone. She taught me that boys and girls are equal. I loved to read books and learn new things, and I knew that everyone should have the same chance to do important things. This idea was very important to me, even when I was small.

When I grew up, around the year 1910, I saw something that wasn't fair at all. Men could help choose our country's leaders by voting, but women couldn't. I knew this had to change! So, I gathered my friends, and we decided to speak up. We organized big, colorful parades and marched down the street. We made signs that said 'Votes for Women!'. Starting in 1917, we stood right in front of the president's house, the White House, to make sure he saw our message. We wanted everyone to know that women's voices mattered too.

It took a long time and a lot of hard work, but guess what? We did it! In the year 1920, the rules were finally changed, and women got the right to vote, just like men. I was so happy! I kept working my whole life to make sure things were fair for all people. I lived to be 92 years old. Today, when people see women as leaders, doctors, and scientists, I hope they remember that it all started with the simple idea that everyone deserves a chance. And you can help make the world a fairer place, too!