Pauline Sabin (April 23, 1887 - December 28, 1955) was a prohibition repeal leader and Republican party official. She was born in Chicago, Illinois and she was a New Yorker who founded the Women’s Organization for National Prohibition Reform (WONPR). Pauline was also very active in politics; her elevated social status and charismatic personality drew people to her. Pauline’s contribution to the repeal of Prohibition was tremendous.
Founder, Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform, in May, 1929.
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Began an interior decorating business after the termination of her first marriage in 1914.
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Niece of Morton Salt Company founder Joy Morton.
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Daughter of Paul Morton, former secretary of the navy to Theodore Roosevelt, and Charlotte Goodridge.
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Featured on the cover of Time Magazine, 18 July, 1932.
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Mother, with J. Hopkins Smith Jr., of two sons, Paul Morton Smith and J. Hopkins Smith III. The latter became Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Air (1952-1956).
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