Walter R. Hibbard Jr.
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Walter R. Hibbard Jr (January 20, 1918 – February 24, 2010) was an American metallurgist, a distinguished professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and the 11th director of the U.S. Bureau of Mines in President Johnson's administration.
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Walter R. Hibbard Jr. | |
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11th Director of the U.S. Bureau of Mines | |
In office December 1, 1965 – April 1, 1968 | |
Preceded by | Marling J. Ankeny |
Succeeded by | John F. O'Leary |
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Born | (1918-01-20)January 20, 1918 Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | February 24, 2010(2010-02-24) (aged 92) St. Augustine, Florida, U.S. |
Spouse(s) |
Charlotte Tracy (died 1970)Louise |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Wesleyan University Yale University (PhD) |
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Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Rank | Lieutenant |
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