William Wright Abbot
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William Wright Abbot III (May 20, 1922 ā August 31, 2009) was an American archivist and historian, widely noted for his work compiling and editing The Washington Papers. After his undergraduate study, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific theater during World War II. He then earned advanced degrees and became a professor and historian. In undertaking the editing and publishing of the papers of George Washington, Abbot examined some 135,000 letters and documents from and to Washington. Abbot's career as a teacher and historian lasted nearly 50 years.
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Born | (1922-05-20)May 20, 1922 Louisville, Georgia, USA |
Died | August 31, 2009(2009-08-31) (aged 87) |
Education | University of Georgia Duke University College of William & Mary |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | Navy |
Rank | Lieutenant junior grade. |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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