Background
McLUCAS, John was born on August 22, 1920 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States. Son of John Luther and Viola Conley McLucas.
scientist and government official
McLUCAS, John was born on August 22, 1920 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States. Son of John Luther and Viola Conley McLucas.
Davidson College, Tulane University and Pennsylvania State University.
President and Technology Director 1950-1957. President Health Research Board-Singer Incorporated. 62; Chairman Pennsylvania State University Industrial and Professional Advisory Council 1957-1962.
Deputy Director of Research and Engineering (Tactical Warfare Programs) United States Department, of Defense 1962-1964.
Assistant Secretary-General for Scientific Affairs, North Atlantic Treaty Organization 1964-1966. President The Mitre Corporation 1966-1969.
UnderSec. Air Force 1969-1973, Secretary Air Force 1973-1975.
Administration Federation Aviation Administration 1975-1977, President Comsat General Corporation, Washington 1977-1979, Executive Vice-President Communications Satellite Corporation 1979-1980, President Communications Satellite Corporation World Systems Division 198083, Executive Vice-President and Chief Strategic Officer 1983-1985. Chairman ISY Institute Space Year Commission, of United States since 1987.
Chairman Board Arthur C. Clarke Foundation of United States of America, Questech Incorporated. Chairman Board Wolf Trap Foundation for Performing Arts.
Air Force Scientific Advisory Board 1967-1969, 1977-1984, National Academy Engineering 1969, A.I.A.A., Board of directors C-COR Electronics Incorporated.
Married 1st Patricia Newmaker Knapp in 1946 (divorced). Married 2nd Harriet Doctorate. Black in 1981.