Grayson L. Kirk
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Grayson Louis Kirk (October 12, 1903 ā November 21, 1997) was an American political scientist who served as president of Columbia University during the Columbia University protests of 1968. He was also an advisor to the State Department and instrumental in the formation of the United Nations.
Quick Facts 14th President of Columbia University, Preceded by ...
Grayson L. Kirk | |
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14th President of Columbia University | |
In office 1953ā1968 | |
Preceded by | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Succeeded by | Andrew W. Cordier |
Personal details | |
Born | Grayson Louis Kirk (1903-10-12)October 12, 1903 Jeffersonville, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | November 21, 1997(1997-11-21) (aged 94) Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
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