William E. Dannemeyer
William Edwin Dannemeyer (September 22, 1929 – July 9, 2019) was a conservative American politician, activist, and author. He was known for his criticism of homosexuality.[1][2] He was the honorary national chairman of Citizens For a Better America.[3] He served as U.S. Representative from the 39th Congressional District of California from 1979 to 1993.
William E. Dannemeyer | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 39th district | |
| In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Charles E. Wiggins |
| Succeeded by | Edward R. Royce |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 22, 1929 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Died | July 9, 2019 (aged 89) Thousand Palms, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Dannemeyer died of dementia in Thousand Palms, California on July 9, 2019, aged 89.[4]
References
- Laris, Michael (8 Apr 2002). "Anti-Tax In Loudoun, Anti-Gay Everywhere; Local Supervisor Leads National Lobbying Effort". The Washington Post. p. 01.
- HINES, CRAGG (31 Jan 1996). "CAMPAIGN 96/PRESIDENT/Religious right's support critical in Iowa caucuses". Houston Chronicle. p. 1.
- Citizens For a Better America
- Mouchard, Andre; Staggs, Brooke (July 9, 2019). "Obit: Rep. William Dannemeyer, a face of Orange County conservatism in the age of Reagan". Orange County Register.
Other websites
- United States Congress. "William E. Dannemeyer (id: D000044)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved on 2008-07-23
- TakeBackOurRights.org Dannemeyer's website
- Speech on Sodomy in 1990
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