John A. Hannah
John A. Hannah | |
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Hannah at a USAID ceremony in 1969 | |
| 4th Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development | |
| In office 1969–1973 | |
| Preceded by | William Gaud |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Parker |
| Chair of the United States Commission on Civil Rights | |
| In office 1958–1969 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Theodore Hesburgh |
| 12th President of Michigan State University | |
| In office 1941–1969 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Sidey Shaw |
| Succeeded by | Walter Adams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 9, 1902 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | February 23, 1991 (aged 88) |
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John Alfred Hannah (October 9, 1902 – February 23, 1991) was president of Michigan State College (later Michigan State University) for 28 years (1941–1969), making him the longest serving of MSU's presidents. He is credited with transforming the school from a regional undergraduate college into a large national research institution. After his resignation from the university, Hannah became head of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).