Senator Rand Paul has announced a public initiative for supporters to send birthday cards and notes to his father, former U.S. Representative Ron Paul, ahead of his 90th birthday on August 20. The Kentucky Senator shared the request on social media, providing a specific mailing address for well-wishers to convey their admiration.
"Hey everyone! My dad, the great @RonPaul, will turn 90 on August 20. If you are one of the millions who admire him, please send a card or note to the following address: P.O. Box 1776 Lake Jackson, TX 77566. I know he would enjoy hearing from you!" Senator Rand Paul stated in the tweet.
Ron Paul, a physician by profession, served multiple non-consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas, first from 1976-1977, then 1979-1985, and finally 1997-2013. He is widely recognized for his staunch libertarian views, advocating for limited government, free-market economics, and a non-interventionist foreign policy. His political philosophy was notably influenced by the Austrian School of economics.
Beyond his congressional tenure, Paul ran for U.S. President three times, including as the Libertarian Party nominee in 1988 and as a Republican candidate in 2008 and 2012. His presidential campaigns, particularly in the later years, garnered significant grassroots support and online engagement, often referred to as the "Ron Paul Revolution." He has continued to promote his ideals through the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity and his web show, "The Ron Paul Liberty Report."
His son, Rand Paul, has followed in his footsteps, serving as a U.S. Senator for Kentucky since 2011. While sharing many of his father's libertarian-leaning principles, Senator Paul has carved out his own political identity, often navigating a more pragmatic approach within the Republican Party. The call for birthday wishes highlights the enduring connection between the two political figures and their shared base of support.
The upcoming milestone is also being marked by a 90th Birthday BBQ event in Lake Jackson, Texas, on August 9, for which tickets are limited. This celebration, alongside the public card campaign, underscores the lasting impact Ron Paul has had on his followers and the broader libertarian movement in American politics.