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'''Thomas Dale Alford, Sr.''' (January 28, 1916 – January 25, 2000), known as '''Dale Alford''', was an [[United States|American]] ophthalmologist and [[politician]] from his native state of [[Arkansas]]. From 1959 to 1963, he served as a [[Democrat]] in the [[United States House of Representatives]] for the since-defunct 5th congressional district, based about the capital city of [[Little Rock]].
'''Thomas Dale Alford, Sr.''' (January 28, 1916 – January 25, 2000), known as '''Dale Alford''', was an [[United States|American]] ophthalmologist and [[politician]] from his native state of [[Arkansas]]. From 1959 to 1963, he served as a [[Democrat]] in the [[United States House of Representatives]] for the since-defunct 5th congressional district, based about the capital city of [[Little Rock]].
Although largely known for his opposition towards the integration of Little Rock public schools, Alford previously supported the desegregation of the Episcopal Diocese in Arkansas as a church senior warden.<ref name=encyclopediaofarkansas>Day, John Kyle. [https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/thomas-dale-alford-4604/ Thomas Dale Alford (1916–2000)]. ''Encyclopedia of Arkansas''. Retrieved October 14, 2021.</ref>
==Background==
==Background==