Biographies

"Elly Peterson: "Mother" of the Moderates"

Sara Fitzgerald

About the Program

Sara Fitzgerald recalls the political career of former Republican Senator Elly Peterson (1914-2008).  The author reports that the first female chair of the Michigan Republican Party grew distant from her colleagues over time as she promoted the Equal Rights Amendment and contested Phyllis Schlafly's interest in leading the National Federation of Republican Women.  Sara Fitzgerald speaks at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce in Lansing, Michigan.

About the Authors

Sara Fitzgerald

Sara Fitzgerald is a former editor and new media developer for the Washington Post. She has also worked as an editor and reporter for the Miami Herald, Akron Beacon Journal, and National Journal.  


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"Elly Peterson: "Mother" of the Moderates"

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  • Friday, November 25th at 2:15pm (ET)
  • Friday, November 25th at 2:15am (ET)
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  • Sunday, October 30th at 8pm (ET)
  • Sunday, October 30th at 12am (ET)
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