Background
Acheson, Patricia Castles was born on May 24, 1924 in New York City. Daughter of John Wesley and Dorothea (Smith) Castles.
(Describes the complexities of the United States governmen...)
Describes the complexities of the United States government, from the basic elements of the Constitution, the three branches, and the Federal Judiciary to the growth of the independent agencies.
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Acheson, Patricia Castles was born on May 24, 1924 in New York City. Daughter of John Wesley and Dorothea (Smith) Castles.
AB, Bryn Mawr College, 1946.
Teacher history, Winsor School, Boston, 1946-1947; head department history, Potomac School, McLean, Virginia, 1952-1954; teacher English, Madeira School, McLean, 1956-1958; head department history, National Cathedral School, Washington, 1958-1965; cultural assistant, United States Government, Washington, 1965-1967; trustee, director education program, Woodward Foundation, Washington, Annapolis, Maryland., since 1967. Lecturer history and current events, Washington, Baltimore, Cleveland, New York City,1967-. Special consultant United States Government.
(Describes the complexities of the United States governmen...)
Trustee Westmer School Board, 1973-1984, president, 1975-1976, member of the Board of Governors alumnae association, 1973-1975. Vice president National Democratic Women's Club, Washington, 1966-1967. Member American History Society.
Married David C. Acheson, May 1, 1943. Children: Eleanor, David C. Junior, Peter.