Hamilton Fish III was an American soldier, author, and politician from New York. He represented New York's 26th congressional district in the Hudson Valley region in the United States House of Representatives from 1920 to 1945. In the second half of his House career, Fish was a chief critic and opponent of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, especially on matters of international affairs and American entry into World War II prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Hamilton Fish III
At Harvard, Fish was a star football player and was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
In the First World War, Fish was decorated with the Silver Star and Croix de Guerre as captain of the 369th Infantry Regiment.
As a freshman House member, Fish introduced a resolution establishing the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
New York's 26th congressional district
New York's 26th congressional district is a congressional district for the United States House of Representatives in Western New York. It includes parts of Erie and Niagara counties. The district includes the cities of Buffalo, Lackawanna, Niagara Falls, Tonawanda, and North Tonawanda.
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