Paul C. Fisher
Paul C. Fisher (October 10, 1913 – October 20, 2006) was an American inventor and politician. He invented the Fisher Space Pen.[1]
For other uses, see Paul Fisher (disambiguation).
Paul C. Fisher
October 10, 1913
October 20, 2006 (aged 93)
Inventor and politician
Creation of the Fisher Space Pen
Fisher was born in Lebanon, Kansas, the son of Alice (Bales) and Carey Albert Fisher, a Methodist minister.[2]
Political activities[edit]
Fisher unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic Party presidential nomination in 1960[3] and in 1968.[4] In 1960, he was the only candidate besides John F. Kennedy on the New Hampshire primary ballot,[3] although other candidates were also in the race and on the ballot in other states.
He also made two unsuccessful bids for the United States House of Representatives, first in 1954 and then in 1986.[1]
Fisher proposed the replacement of all existing sales and income taxes with a single graduated asset tax on those with assets of at least $100,000. His 1988 book, The Plan: To Restore the Constitution and Help Us All Get Out Of Debt (ISBN 0961984309), promoted this idea.[1]
Death[edit]
Fisher died at his home on October 20, 2006, in Boulder City, Nevada.