Washington University to award Phyllis Schlafly honorary degree at 147th Commencement , 4-28-08

Schlafly, a native St. Louisan and two-time Washington University graduate, has been a national leader of the conservative movement since the 1964 publication of her book, "A Choice Not An Echo." With 3 million copies sold, it is listed as one of 10 best-selling conservative books of the past 50 years.

A prolific writer, Schlafly is the author or editor of 20 books on subjects as varied as the judiciary, family and feminism, nuclear strategy, child care and education.

She earned a bachelor's in political science in Arts & Sciences from Washington University in 1944; a master's in political science from Harvard University in 1945; and a juris doctorate from Washington University School of Law in 1978.

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