Dean Rusk
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Summary
Dean Rusk was born on February 9, 1909[1], in Cherokee County[2]. He died on December 20, 1994[3], in Athens[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], diplomat[7], university teacher[8], and foreign minister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,299 views/month, #6,881 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Oconee Hill Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Position held: United States Secretary of State[13], Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs[14], Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs[15]
- Employer: University of Georgia[16]
- Educated at: Davidson College[17], University of California, Berkeley School of Law[18], St John's College[19], University of California, Berkeley[20]
- Student: Ertharin Cousin[21]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[23], Presidential Medal of Freedom[24], Rhodes Scholarship[25]
- Member of: Phi Beta Kappa Society[26]
- Religion or worldview: Presbyterianism[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Member of sports team: Davidson Wildcats men's basketball[29]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[30]
- Military branch: United States Army[31]
- Commons category: Dean Rusk[32]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[33]
- Cause of death: heart failure[34]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[35], Vietnam War[36]
- Family name: Rusk[37]
- Given name: Dean[38]
- Topic's main category: Category:Dean Rusk[39]
- Commons gallery: Dean Rusk[40]
- Manner of death: natural causes[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Commons Creator page: Dean Rusk[43]
- Name in native language: David Dean Rusk[44]
Why It Matters
Dean Rusk has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Works attributed to him include Rusk documents[47], a diplomatic correspondence[48].
FAQs
Where was Dean Rusk born?
Dean Rusk's place of birth was Cherokee County[2].
Where did Dean Rusk die?
Dean Rusk died in Athens[4].
What did Dean Rusk do for work?
Dean Rusk worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], diplomat[7], university teacher[8], and foreign minister[9].
Where did Dean Rusk go to school?
Dean Rusk was educated at Davidson College[17], University of California, Berkeley School of Law[18], St John's College[19], and University of California, Berkeley[20].
What awards did Dean Rusk receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[23], Presidential Medal of Freedom[24], and Rhodes Scholarship[25].