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2 unusual facts about Sidney A. Fitzwater


Sidney A. Fitzwater

Fitzwater's nomination sparked controversy in part because of allegations raised at his confirmation hearing about alleged voter intimidation in African-American neighborhoods in south Dallas, Texas during the unsuccessful 1982 re-election campaign of Texas Gov. Bill Clements.

"I had no personal intent, nor was I attempting to intimidate minority voters", Fitzwater told Senator Biden (D-DE).


Sidney A. Alexander

Alexander had been ordained to a curacy at St. Michael's Church, Oxford and was a lecturer and tutor at Keble College, Oxford until his appointment in 1893 as Reader of the Temple, followed by appointments as Canon of Gloucester and head of the Gloucester College of Mission Clergy.

Sidney Fine

Sidney A. Fine, Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York


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