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George H. Williams (educator)

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George Howard Williams, (February 12, 1918 – May 18, 2003), was a former president of American University (1968–1976). Williams received a BA from Hofstra University (formerly Hofstra College) and a law degree from New York University, where he became an instructor of law in 1948 and eventually executive vice president. He was a lieutenant colonel in World War II in North Africa and Europe. He won a Silver Star for bravery and other decorations and was held prisoner by the Germans for eight months before escaping. He became president of American University in 1968.^[1]

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1. ^https://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/02/us/g-h-williams-85-university-president.html

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