T. Keith Glennan
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Thomas Keith Glennan (September 8, 1905 – April 11, 1995) was the first Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, serving from August 19, 1958 to January 20, 1961.
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T. Keith Glennan | |
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1st Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration | |
In office August 19, 1958 – January 20, 1961 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Deputy | Hugh L. Dryden |
Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
Succeeded by | James E. Webb |
4th President of Case Institute of Technology | |
In office 1947–1966 | |
Preceded by | William E. Wickenden |
Succeeded by | Robert W. Morse |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Keith Glennan (1905-09-08)September 8, 1905 Enderlin, North Dakota |
Died | April 11, 1995(1995-04-11) (aged 89) Mitchellville, Maryland |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican[1] |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Yale University |
Occupation | Administrator; Scientist; University dean |
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