Testimonials

I first heard about Phyllis Schlafly back in 1972 when my husband and I and our two small children were living in Boston, Massachusetts.

Following law school, I knew I wanted to be a part of Eagle Forum, so from time to time I would write to Phyllis asking how I could get involved.

“When I was 15 years old, my mom planned a “field trip” for us to participate in the final day of the Georgia legislative session. She had started lobbying with a group of moms and grandmothers, the Georgia Eagles, and she thought I would benefit from seeing government in action. That spark of excitement being part of the legislative process ignited my passion for politics, and I became a second-generation Eagle… Before I knew it, I was attending Eagle Council with my mom and stirring controversy as a columnist for my school newspaper…Taking my cues and lessons from Phyllis and the Eagles…”

Growing up in a conservative and politically active family, I knew of Phyllis Schlafly since my childhood. She was a conservative heroine and well known in our circles . . . As you can imagine, it was such a thrill when I, as a young woman in my twenties, got to actually meet Phyllis in 1977. The occasion for this meeting is the beginning of the story of my 40-year association with Phyllis and Eagle Forum.

In 1972 at a Texas Federation of Republican Women meeting I spoke with Phyllis Schlafly about the ERA. At the time, she was concentrating on Kissinger, but quickly began to spread the word in opposition to the ERA.

I would never want to miss Eagle Council if I was still breathing. After my family, the friendships I made in Eagle Forum that have endured for over 40 years are the most meaningful part of my life.

“Phyllis Schlafly Is My Heroine”

I attended an Eagle Forum event and was blown away by the speakers, the topics, and this little older lady who manned the microphone and made great jokes about liberals.

Phyllis left a lasting impression on my political life just as she did for many others in my generation.

Our Mrs. America: Phyllis Schlafly

Faithfully, Phyllis: The Phyllis Schlafly Cookbook

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