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Albert William Watson

Albert William Watson served as a representative for South Carolina (1963-1971).

  • Republican
  • South Carolina
  • District 2
  • Former
Portrait of Albert William WatsonSouth Carolina
Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State South Carolina

Representing constituents across the South Carolina delegation.

District District 2

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1963-1971

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Albert William Watson served as a Representative from South Carolina in the United States Congress from 1963 to 1971. A member of the Republican Party, Albert William Watson contributed to the legislative process during 4 terms in office.

Albert William Watson’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Albert William Watson participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

Albert William Watson (August 30, 1922 – September 25, 1994) was an American politician, a Democrat-turned-Republican state and U.S. representative from South Carolina. He is best known for his losing 1970 campaign for governor of South Carolina, which has been described as the last high-profile, openly segregationist campaign in American politics.

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