William Crook (politician)
William H. Crook (1925 – 29 October 1997) was an American preacher turned politician, national director of the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program and US Ambassador to Australia.[1]
William Crook | |
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| United States Ambassador to Australia | |
| In office 1968–1969 | |
| President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | Ed Clark |
| Succeeded by | Walter L. Rice |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William H. Crook 1925 Momence, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
Crook was born in Momence, Illinois.[1]
In 1954, Crook married Eleanor Butt, daughter of Howard Edward Butt Sr., the founder of the H-E-B grocery store chain.[1] They had three children, William Crook Jr., Elizabeth Crook, and Noel Moore.[1]
References
- Robert Mcg. Thomas Jr. (31 October 1997). "William Crook, 72, Ambassador To Australia and Johnson Aide". The New York Times. p. D 23. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
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