'''William Fife Knowland''' (June 26, 1908 – February 23, 1974) was a [[California]] [[Republican]] who served as the state's U.S. senator from the mid-1940s to the late 50s, previously serving in the State Senate. He was known as an ardent [[anti-Communist]] throughout his tenure. | '''William Fife Knowland''' (June 26, 1908 – February 23, 1974) was a [[California]] [[Republican]] who served as the state's U.S. senator from the mid-1940s to the late 50s, previously serving in the State Senate. He was known as an ardent [[anti-Communist]] throughout his tenure. |