1924 - 2016
Phyllis Schlafly was an American attorney, conservative activist, and author known for her strong opposition to modern feminism and her role in defeating the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s. She founded the Eagle Forum, an advocacy group promoting traditional family values and conservative political principles. Schlafly also wrote several books and became a prominent figure in the conservative movement throughout her life, particularly in the realms of women's rights and national security.