Fishbait: The Memoirs of the Congressional Doorkeeper - Softcover

William "Fishbait" Miller held the position of Doorkeeper from the 1949 to 1953 and from 1955 to 1974; he served as Minority Doorkeeper during the 83rd Congress (1953-1955) when the Republicans controlled the chamber. held the position of Doorkeeper from the 1949 to 1953 and from 1955 to 1974; he served as Minority Doorkeeper during the 83rd Congress (1953-1955) when the Republicans controlled the chamber.Well-known for his flamboyant personality and affinity for the public spotlight, Miller also gained national fame for his distinctive announcement of, "Mr. Speaker, the President of the United States," during the annual State of the Union address. Shortly after his retirement, he authored a tell-all book entitled, Fishbait: the Memoirs of the Congressional Doorkeeper, which chronicled his more than four decades on the Hill. Miller died on September 12, 1989, in Greensboro, North Carolina.