William E. Dannemeyer

American politician

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
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 39th district
In office
January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1993
Preceded byCharles E. Wiggins
Succeeded byEdward R. Royce
Personal details
Born(1929-09-22)September 22, 1929
Long Beach, California, U.S.
DiedJuly 9, 2019(2019-07-09) (aged 89)
Thousand Palms, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican

Dannemeyer died of dementia in Thousand Palms, California on July 9, 2019, aged 89.[4]

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  1. Laris, Michael (8 Apr 2002). "Anti-Tax In Loudoun, Anti-Gay Everywhere; Local Supervisor Leads National Lobbying Effort". The Washington Post. p. 01.
  2. HINES, CRAGG (31 Jan 1996). "CAMPAIGN 96/PRESIDENT/Religious right's support critical in Iowa caucuses". Houston Chronicle. p. 1.
  3. Citizens For a Better America
  4. 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.

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