Paul Douglass
Paul Douglass | |
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Douglass in the 1948 Aucola yearbook | |
| 7th President of American University | |
| In office 1941–1952 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph M. M. Gray |
| Succeeded by | Hurst Robins Anderson |
| Member of the Vermont Legislature | |
| In office 1933–1943 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 7, 1904 Corinth, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 7, 1988 (aged 83) Rutland, Vermont, U.S. |
| Alma mater | |
| Awards | Order of Merit for National Foundation |
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Paul Frederick Douglass (November 7, 1904 – August 7, 1988) was an American educator, politician, and academic administrator. He was president of American University from 1941 until 1952. His ascent to the office marked a change in the title from chancellor to president. Douglass was a graduate of Wesleyan University and received masters and doctoral degrees from the University of Cincinnati. He was also an adviser to Syngman Rhee, President of South Korea, from 1952 to 1956 and a member of the Vermont Legislature from 1933 to 1943.