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Paul Weyrich was born on October 7, 1942 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Paul Weyrich was a journalist and politician. Death is recorded on December 18, 2008, at the age of 66. Schooling on record includes St. Catherine's High School and University of Wisconsin–Madison. Notable works include The Heritage Foundation, Free Congress Foundation and Arlington Group.
My Take
Whatever one thinks of his politics, Paul Weyrich was an organizational architect of rare consequence. Co-founding the Heritage Foundation, the Free Congress Foundation, and the American Legislative Exchange Council, and coining the term "moral majority," he understood that lasting influence comes from building institutions rather than chasing headlines. I find his career instructive: he preferred infrastructure to celebrity, embedding ideas into machinery that long outlived him after his death in 2008. The Wisconsin-born activist reshaped the American right from behind the scenes. Studying figures like Weyrich reminds me that movements are won by patient builders, not just loud voices.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paul Weyrich
- Name (Japanese)
- ポール・ウェイリッチ
- Reading
- ぽーる・うぇいりっち
- Born
- October 7, 1942 – December 18, 2008
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
- Origin
- Racine, Wisconsin, United States
- Occupation
- journalist / politician
2. Background
- High school
- St. Catherine's High School
- University
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Heritage Foundation | — | |
| Notable work | Free Congress Foundation | — | |
| Notable work | Arlington Group | — | |
| Notable work | American Legislative Exchange Council | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul%20Weyrich
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7154324
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul Weyrich born?
Born October 7, 1942.
When did Paul Weyrich die?
Died December 18, 2008, aged 66.
Where was Paul Weyrich from?
Paul Weyrich was from Racine, Wisconsin, United States.
What did Paul Weyrich do?
Paul Weyrich worked as journalist, politician.
What was Paul Weyrich known for?
Notable works include The Heritage Foundation, Free Congress Foundation, Arlington Group.
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