About Willard Earl Givens
Lived 1886 – 1971 (aged 84–85). Willard Earl Givens was an American trade unionist and writer.
Willard Earl Givens (1886–1971) 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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American educator (1886–1971)
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Willard Earl Givens was born in 1886.
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Willard Earl Givens died in 1971.
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Willard Earl Givens was a trade unionist and writer.
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Willard Earl Givens was American.
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