Will W. Alexander
American civil rights activist
About Will W. Alexander
Lived 1884 – 1956 (aged 71–72). Will W. Alexander was an American civil rights advocate.
Will W. Alexander (right) with Henry A. Wallace in 1936, after Alexander's appointment to head the Resettlement Administration Will Winton Alexander (1884–1956) was chief executive officer of the Commission on Interracial Cooperation (CIC) as well as the first president of Dillard University.
Early life and education Alexander was born in Marrisville, Missouri in 1884. He attended Vanderbilt University.
Career He served as Executive Secretary Army Y.M.C.A. Southeastern Military Department from 1917 to 1919. In 1926 he was the first ever winner of the prestigious Gold medal for distinguished achievements in race relations of the Harmon Foundation awards.
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Who was Will W. Alexander?
American civil rights activist
When was Will W. Alexander born?
Will W. Alexander was born in 1884.
When did Will W. Alexander die?
Will W. Alexander died in 1956.
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Will W. Alexander was a civil rights advocate.
What nationality was Will W. Alexander?
Will W. Alexander was American.
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