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William R. Norwood

For other people named William R. Norwood, see William R. Norwood (disambiguation).

William R. Norwood (May 29, 1909 – September 22, 1981) was an American government official who served as High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands from May 27, 1966, to May 1, 1969.[1] Among his responsibilities were overseeing use of Bikini Atoll following nuclear testing on the island.[2][3]

Norwood also served in various positions engaged in the economic development of Hawaii.[4] Norwood died in Waialua, Hawaii.

References

  1. ^ Associated Press (April 23, 1966). Trust Territory Chief Named. New York Times
  2. ^ Associated Press (September 3, 1969). 9 Return to Bikini; Will Tell the Others 'It's Not the Same.' New York Times
  3. ^ Williams, Hill (December 8, 1968). Return to an H-bombed paradise. Los Angeles Times
  4. ^ Hawaii Community Development Authority. Resolution Respectively Honoring the Memory of the Late William R. Norwood for His Many Years of Distinguished and Dedicated Service to the People of Hawaii and The Pacific. Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine


Quelle: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_R._Norwood