Estella Armstrong O'Byrne

Estella Armstrong O'Byrne (March 30, 1891 – May 29, 1987) was an American civic leader and anti-communist. She served as the 20th President General of the Daughters of the American Revolution from 1947 to 1950. She used her position as president general to speak out against Communism and globalism.

Early life and education O'Byrne was born and raised in Indiana. She helped charter two additional chapters in Indiana: the Twin Forks Chapter in Brookville and Mary Mott Green Chapter in Shelbyville. During the week of Continental Congress, at which time the election took place, she wore the same pink dress to make a memorable impression upon the delegates, which became known as the "Pink Dress Device". O'Byrne received 1,186 votes and Manlove received 1,131 votes. A staunch anti-communist, she stated that strong policy is needed to prevent the country from being "swept behind the Iron Curtain" and advocated for government officials who were men "beyond suspicion or reproach regarding loyalty" to the United States. That same year, she spoke at the 75th anniversary of the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York, advocating for American schools and colleges to promote the American democratic "way of life" to combat Communism in public life. She also argued that Communists should not be allowed to have public jobs.

Personal life She married Roscoe C. O'Byrne, a lawyer whom she met at college. They lived in Brookville, Indiana.

Death and legacy She died in May 1987 in Indiana. The O'Byrne Gallery at Memorial Continental Hall was dedicated in her honor.