Background
Whitehurst, George William was born on March 12, 1925 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of Calvert Stanhope and Laura (Tomlinson) Whitehurst.
Whitehurst, George William was born on March 12, 1925 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of Calvert Stanhope and Laura (Tomlinson) Whitehurst.
Bachelor, Washington and Lee University, 1950. Master of Arts, University Virginia, 1951. Student, West Virginia University, 1957.
Doctor of Philosophy, West Virginia University, 1962.
Member faculty Old Dominion University, 1950-1968, dean students, professor history, 1963-1968, distinguished lecturer, since 1987. News analyst station WTAR-television, 1962-1968, WVEC-television, 1987—1999. Member United States Congress from 2nd Virginia District, 1968—1987.
Past member Mayor Norfolk Commission Crime and Delinquency, Tidewater Council Health, Recreation and Welfare, Norfolk Council Alcoholism. Past president Norfolk chapter American Association United Nations, Norfolk Forum. Past chairman American Cancer Society crusade in Norfolk.
Served United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, served with Torpedo Squadron 88 United States Naval Reserve, 1946, United States Ship Yorktown, Pacific.
Member American Hellenic Educational and Progressive Association, Deutsche Marine-Akademie, Fleet Reserve Association (honorary), Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Delta Upsilon.
Married Jennette Seymour Franks, August 24, 1946. Children: Frances Seymour, Calvert Stanhope.