Courage and dedication were Paul’s most powerful strengths as a leader. These traits allowed her to overcome obstacles such as insufficient funding for her organization and imprisonment. The National Woman’s Party struggled financially throughout their campaign. As the president of the NWP, Paul collected the majority of funds for the association. This required dedication and incessant work toward the cause. Their monetary problems intensified when World War I was declared in 1914. Paul went to New York City twice that April in order to raise funds (pg 265). Constantly asking supporters for money became frustrating for Paul, but she was determined to maintain her organization. While campaigning, Paul was imprisoned numerous times. In jail
