Cynthia shepard perry biography of william
Born in in the African American community of Lost Creek, Indiana near Terre Haute, Dr. Perry earned a bachelor's degree at Indiana State University in
An educator, diplomat, and expert on Africa, Cynthia Shepard Perry was the first recipient of a Ed.D....
Cynthia Shepard Perry
American diplomat (1928–2024)
Cynthia Shepard Perry | |
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| In office November 20, 1986 – August 30, 1989 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Arthur Winston Lewis |
| Succeeded by | Johnny Young |
| In office February 12, 1990 – February 28, 1993 | |
| President | George H.
W. Bush |
| Preceded by | James Daniel Phillips |
| Succeeded by | Bob Krueger |
| Born | Cynthia Helena Norton (1928-11-11)November 11, 1928 Burnett, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | June 13, 2024(2024-06-13) (aged 95) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | James Otto Shepard (m. 1946; div. 1971)James Olden Perry (m. 1971; died 2006) |
| Children | Donna, Jim, Milo, Paula, Mark, James |
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| Education | Ed.D.
University of Mass. |
| Alma mater | B.A. Indiana State University |
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