Knowland, William Fife, 1908-1974
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Knowland, William Fife, 1908-1974
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Surname :
Knowland
Forename :
William Fife
Date :
1908-1974
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Biographical History
William Fife Knowland was the son of Joseph R. Knowland, publisher of the Oakland [Calif.] Tribune. William succeeded Joseph as publisher and editor of the Tribune, and he took an active interest in U.S. and local politics. He served as a U.S. Senator from California from 1945 to 1958, and championed conservative and anti-communist policies. He ran unsuccessfully for the California governorship in 1958.
Senator, publisher.
United States senator from California, 1945-1959.
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https://id.loc.gov/authorities/no91001498
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/10575517
https://viaf.org/viaf/5768360
https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-no91001498
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/no91001498
https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5915564
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Cold War
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Guerneville
CA, US
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Alameda County
CA, US
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Senator Knowland was born in Alameda.
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