Arthur B. Spingarn

Arthur Spingarn
President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
In office
1940–1965
Preceded byJoel Elias Spingarn
Succeeded byKivie Kaplan
Personal details
BornArthur Barnette Spingarn
(1878-03-28)March 28, 1878
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 1, 1971(1971-12-01) (aged 93)
New York City, New York, U.S.
RelativesJoel Elias Spingarn (brother)
Stephen Spingarn (nephew)
EducationColumbia University (BA, LLB)

Arthur Barnette Spingarn (March 28, 1878 – December 1, 1971) was an American leader in the fight for civil rights for African Americans.

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