William J. Federer is a nationally known speaker, best-selling author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc., a publishing company dedicated to researching America’s noble heritage.

A former U.S. Congressional Candidate, Bill has appeared on hundreds of radio and television interviews, including CSPAN, Hannity & Colmes, O’Reilly Factor, NPR, MSNBC, Fox, ABC-Time Warner Affiliates, ClearChannel, Focus on the Family, CBN, TBN, INSP, FamilyLand TV, Coral Ridge Hour, Janet Parshall’s America, 700 Club, AT&T Cable, Charter Cable, USA Radio Network, Salem Radio Network, Bott Radio Network, Michael Medved, Common Sense Radio w/Ollie North, D. James Kennedy's Truths that Transform, Beverly LaHaye Live, Clear Channel Radio, VCY America, RadioAmerica, BQ, American Family Association, Judicial Watch, InsightMag.com, Derry Brownfield, Michael Reagan and others.

He has spoken across the nation and has been referenced in USA Today, Human Events, New York Times, Washington Times, Washington Post and has spoken on Military Bases, Universities, Colleges, State Capitols, political conventions and television documentaries.

His book “America’s God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations” has sold over a half-million copies, and his AMERICAN MINUTE radio feature, recalling events of American significance on the date they occurred, is broadcast daily across the country and read by thousand on the Internet.

His works, used by politicians, leaders, journalists, teachers, students and in court cases, include: GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER-His Life & Faith In His Own Words, TREASURY OF PRESIDENTIAL QUOTATIONS, THE TEN COMMANDMENTS & their Influence on American Law, THREE SECULAR REASONS Why America Should be Under God, THERE REALLY IS A SANTA CLAUS-History of Saint Nicholas & Christmas Holiday Traditions, THE INTERESTING HISTORY OF INCOME TAX, SAINT PATRICK-The Real Story of His Amazing Life from Tragedy to Triumph, AMERICAN QUOTATIONS CDROM, LIBRARY OF CLASSICS CDROM, BACKFIRED-A nation born for religious tolerance no longer tolerates religion, and THE FAITH OF FDR –From Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Public Papers 1933-1945.

Bill has addressed audiences with Congressmen, Senators, Candidates, Sports Stars, Military Officers spoken at political conventions, debates, U.S. House Conference Committee, U.S. Military Bases, State Capitols, Legislative Hearings, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences St. Louis/Mid-America Emmy Awards, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Posts, National Day of Prayer Events, U.S. Military Chaplains' Conventions, Officer Candidate School Graduation, Colonial Dames, Daughters/Sons of the American Revolution, National Lawyers Association, Federalist Society, Mayor’s Breakfasts, Given Key to the City, American Association of Retired Persons, National Postal Mail Handlers Union, Retired St. Louis City Employees, Kiwanis Clubs, Jaycee Chapters, Rotary Clubs, Zig Ziglar Corporation, AT&T/Southwestern Bell Office Fellowships, NFRA, Eagle Forum Conventions, CNP, Concerned Women for America, TeenPact, Pachyderms, Reclaiming America Conference, Constitutional Coalition, Missouri Farm Bureau, Adopt-a-Farm, National Honor Society, Student Leadership Conferences, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Public/Private Highschool Assemblies, Graduations, PTA Meetings, Universities, Institutes, Washington University Weidenbaum Center debate, Council for Secular Humanism debate, Retired Teacher’s Association, Homeschool Meetings, Political Townhall Moderator, Business Luncheons, Boy Scouts of America Courts of Honor, CBMC Meetings, Council for Extended Care Charity Auction, Contractor Association, Hospitals, Prisons, Pastor's Conferences & Churches.

Bill’s campaign for Congress in 2000 was key in keeping the U.S. House in majority control, as his opponent, Minority Leader Dick Gephardt, had to give up plans of campaigning for other candidates. Gephardt boasted of being the next "Speaker" but instead had his toughest re-election, spending $6 million against Federer's $3 million from 35,000 contributors across America, in the nation’s 3rd most expensive Congressional race. President Bush's uncle, William H.T. “Bucky” Bush, co-chaired Bill's finance committee. Speaker Dennis Hastert, Majority Leader Dick Army, Conference Chairman J.C. Watts, Jr., Ambassador Alan Keyes, Phyllis Schlafly, William J. Murray, David Limbaugh, Chief Justice Roy Moore and other national leaders campaigned for Bill. Radio ad endorsements were recorded by Chuck Norris, Ted Nugent and Dr. James Dobson. "Highly effective political machinery" was Gephardt's reluctant admission of Federer in an appeal letter, as Bill received the most votes ever against him! The same week Bill won in court against Gephardt’s machine, Gephardt announced he would not seek re-election. Bill ran in 2004, receiving over 46% of the vote, the highest number of votes received in Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District by a Republican since statehood.

Raised in south St. Louis, 5th of eleven children, Bill lettered in wrestling, football and was a state finalist in track-high hurdles. He graduated from St. Louis University High School ('76), studied at University of Dallas, Texas ('76-`78); in Rome, Italy ('78), and graduated from Saint Louis University (`80) with a degree in Accounting/Business Administration.

After college, Bill worked for Federer Realty, founded in 1913 by his grandfather, William A. Federer, who was president of the St. Louis Board of Realtors, as was his father Richard L. Federer, building large portions of the city and county. His uncle and namesake taught at St. Louis University, led retreats at White House Retreat Center and worked with native Americans, seniors and inner-city poor. His father's cousin, Charles A. Federer, Jr., was founder of Sky & Telescope Magazine at Harvard.

Bill worked in real estate, oil & gas industry (Santa Fe Industries `81-`84), and held positions with community organizations, charity groups, churches - working with youth, families, elderly and minorities. He served as a Scoutmaster, having been an Eagle Scout.

Bill gained national recognition for lecturing and writing, receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from American Christian College in 2004. Articles on or by him have appeared in national publications, Washington Times, New York Times, WorldNetDaily.com, Washington Post, NewsMax.com, Catholic.org, TownHall.com, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Ted Baehr’s MovieGuide, Crosswalk.org, The Wanderer, Human Events, England’s Surrey Hants Star, Insight Magazine, and USA Today.

His wife of 25 years, Susan Misko Federer, received the Jefferson Award for outstanding community service by Sen. John Danforth in 1980 for being spokesperson of the Missouri/Illinois Red Cross Blood Services and working with elderly/handicapped. Sue graduated with honors from Cor Jesu High School ('76), Fontbonne College ('80), worked for St. Louis Union Trust, and is a licensed real estate and insurance agent, broker-specialist. Children: Jessica, 23, studied at Oxford, graduated from George Washington University, is a licensed EMT, taught for the American Red Cross, works in the Citizens Healthcare Working Group created by Congress' 2003 Medicare Bill; Will, 23, is a Junior in College majoring in communication, with a background in art, electronics, and plays several instruments; Melody, 18, a senior, sings and has leads in many highschool plays and just completed a 2 week service project in Thailand; Michael, 16, a sophmore, plays basketball, football and track.