Elly Peterson: 'Mother' of the Moderates

Sara Fitzgerald recalls the political career of former Republican Senator Elly Peterson (1914-2008). The author reports that the first femal… read more

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 responded to questions from members of the audience. This event of the Michigan Political History Society was held in the office of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce in Lansing, Michigan. close

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Elly Peterson: 'Mother' of the Moderates

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Program ID:
302287-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Lansing, Michigan, United States
First Aired:
Oct 30, 2011 | 12:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Apr 01, 2013 | 1:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Oct 30, 2011 | 12:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Oct 30, 2011 | 8:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 13, 2011 | 10:01am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 25, 2011 | 2:16am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 25, 2011 | 2:16pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 30, 2013 | 12:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 31, 2013 | 5:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 01, 2013 | 1:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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