Paul Douglass

Paul Douglass
Douglass in the 1948 Aucola yearbook
7th President of American University
In office
1941–1952
Preceded byJoseph M. M. Gray
Succeeded byHurst Robins Anderson
Member of the Vermont Legislature
In office
1933–1943
Personal details
Born(1904-11-07)November 7, 1904
DiedAugust 7, 1988(1988-08-07) (aged 83)
Alma mater
AwardsOrder 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.