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William Arnold Carter

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William Arnold Carter
13th Governor of the Panama Canal Zone
In office
1960–1962
Preceded byWilliam Everett Potter
Succeeded byRobert John Fleming
Personal details
Born(1907-06-27)June 27, 1907
Corsicana, Texas, U.S.
DiedMay 18, 1996(1996-05-18) (aged 88)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
EducationUnited States Military Academy
University of California (BS)

William Arnold Carter (June 27, 1907 – May 18, 1996) was an American politician who served as the Governor of the Panama Canal Zone from 1960 to 1962.[1]

Biography

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He was born in Corsicana, Texas, on June 27, 1907, to William Arnold Carter and Susan Young.[1]

He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1930. In 1933 he earned a B.S. in civil engineering from the University of California. His World War II service included being chief engineer of the II Corps in the Mediterranean, and chief engineer of the 1st Army during the Normandy Invasion and European Campaign. He served as Panama Canal Zone Governor from 1960 to 1962.[1]

He died on May 18, 1996, in Washington, D.C.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "William Arnold Carter". Panama Canal Authority.
Preceded by Governor of Panama Canal Zone
1960–1962
Succeeded by