Background
Johnson, George Robert was born on September 30, 1927 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. Son of Sam A. and Olga (Bjorge) Johnson.
Johnson, George Robert was born on September 30, 1927 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. Son of Sam A. and Olga (Bjorge) Johnson.
Bachelor of Philosophy, University North Dakota, 1949. Postgraduate, University North Dakota, 1963. Postgraduate, North Dakota State University, 1949.
Postgraduate, George Williams College, 1950. Postgraduate, Oregon State University, 1952. Postgraduate, University Southern California, 1953.
Postgraduate, George Washington University, 1972.
With, Young Men’s Christian Association, 1941-1952; general secretary, Young Men’s Christian Association, Kelso, Washington, 1950-1952; research director, John Danz Foundation, Seattle, 1952; intern, placement director school public administration, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1952-1953; member of staff federal personnel programs, various organizations, 1953-1985.
Promoter of study, treatment and communication throughout the world in relation to Down Syndrome. Active PVA, DVA, Veterans of Foreign Wars. With United States Army, 1946-1947, assigned to Far East War Crimes Tribunal.
Member Classification and Compensation Society (founder, president 1969-1970, Service award 1970), Aberdeen Personnel Association (president 1989-1991), Down Syndrome Congress (founder, Service award 1978), American Association Mental Retardation, Association Retarded Citizens.
Married Marjorie F. Dorsher, November 24, 1948. Children: Sam, Margie, Peter, Kari, Robert.
