Background
Hanks, John Kennedy was born on October 10, 1917 in Purcell, Oklahoma, United States. Son of John Carl and Elizabeth (Kennedy) Hanks.
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John Kennedy Hanks
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Bachelor of Science, Juillard School Music, 1948. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1950.
Career
Assistant professor music Smith College, 1948-1954. Associate professor Duke University, 1954-1965, professor, from 1965. Singer American art songs in concert worldwide.
Achievements
Membership
Served in United States Air Force, 1942-1946, China. Served to colonel Reserve, 1946-1975, retired.
Connections
Married Shirley Tillotson, 1946 (divorced 1976). Children: Nancy, Elizabeth, John. Married Joan Tetel, 1950.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Episcopalian -
Political Party
Democrat
Education
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1948
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1950
Career
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1948 - 1954