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Harry L. Baker Jr.
Harry L. Baker Jr. (May 2, 1912 – January 11, 1973) was the president of the Georgia Tech Research Corporation from its creation in 1946 until his death in 1973. Early life and education Baker was born in Atlanta, Georgia and graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1934. He later received a Bachelor of Laws from Emory University in 1961. Career Baker served in the United States Naval Reserves in the Pacific Ocean theatre of World War II, where he was in eleven operations. He received three commendations and the Bronze Star Medal, eventually attaining the rank of Commander (United States), Commander in 1945, and retired from the naval reserves in 1972 as a Captain (United States)#U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Public Health Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, captain. From 1946 until his death in 1973, Baker served as the president of the Georgia Tech Research Corporation and director of research administration for the Georgia Institute ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People Of The United States
Americans are the citizens and nationals of the United States of America.; ; Although direct citizens and nationals make up the majority of Americans, many dual citizens, expatriates, and permanent residents could also legally claim American nationality. The United States is home to people of many racial and ethnic origins; consequently, American culture and law do not equate nationality with race or ethnicity, but with citizenship and an oath of permanent allegiance. Overview The majority of Americans or their ancestors immigrated to the United States or are descended from people who were brought as slaves within the past five centuries, with the exception of the Native American population and people from Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippine Islands, who became American through expansion of the country in the 19th century, additionally America expanded into American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Northern Mariana Islands in the 20th century. * * Des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
