Willard Earl Givens

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1886 – 1971

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Who was Willard Earl Givens?

Willard Earl Givens was an American educator, notable as the executive secretary of the National Education Association from 1935 to 1952. Before this he was president of the California Education Association. He described himself as a Socialist, but opposed Communism, generally supporting President Franklin Roosevelt. As head of the NEA he helped teachers organize for higher salaries.

Willard E. Givens served on the National Conference On Citizenship Board of Directors in 1960.

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Born
1886
Died
1971

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on July 23, 2013

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