Background

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William McCulloch was a respected Ohio congressman (Republican) known for his key role in civil rights legislation.William McCulloch (1901–1980) was a long-serving U.S. Congressman from Ohio, recognized for his dedication to public service and his significant role in shaping major legislation. Born in Holmesville and later based in Piqua, McCulloch began his career as a lawyer and state legislator before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1947, where he represented Ohio’s 4th district for over two decades.

McCulloch is especially noted for his work on civil rights legislation during the 1960s. He played a key part in building bipartisan support for the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the Fair Housing Act of 1968. Throughout his career, McCulloch was respected for his integrity, commitment to the Constitution, and willingness to work across party lines to advance equal rights and justice.

His legacy is remembered for principled leadership and a focus on fairness and equality under the law.

Impression

Just wanted to throw this out there….it seems like every time you turn around, there is a link to just about everything to Ohio.

Piqua has a lot to see and we came across a statue of William McCullogh in a small park adjacent to the Piqua Public Library.