Background
Hanson, Thor was born on May 7, 1928 in Amarillo, Texas, United States. Son of Carl Joseph Emanuel and Lillian (Nelson) Hanson.
health agency executive military officer
Hanson, Thor was born on May 7, 1928 in Amarillo, Texas, United States. Son of Carl Joseph Emanuel and Lillian (Nelson) Hanson.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1950; Master of Arts, University of Oxford, England, 1954.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1950; advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Navy, 1979; service in, Korea and Vietnam naval aide, executive assistant to secretary Navy, 1970-1972; commanding officer Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, 1973-1974; chief, United States Naval Mission to Brazil, 1974-1976; commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Group 8 also commander, Attack Carrier Striking Group 2, United States 6th Fleet, 1976-1977; military assistant to secretary defense, 1977-1979; director joint staff, Office Joint Chiefs Staff, 1979-1982, retired, 1982; military analyst, Cable News Network, 1982; president, Chief Executive Officer, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1982-1992; president emeritus, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, since 1992. Chairman National Health Council, 1991-1993. Board directors Research] American, AUSA Life Insurance Company.
Board directors Empire Ranch Foundation, Tucson Boys Chorus. President Southold Citizens for Safe Roads, 1995-2005. Member American Association Rhodes Scholars, Council on Foreign Relations, United States Naval Institute, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, American Federation Musicians (honorary life), Century Association, New York Yacht Club, Leander Rowing Club (England), Ends of the Earth Club, Digressionists Club.
Married Charlotte Ann Edens, October 6, 1956. Children: Inge Rew, Erica Karen, Ivor Carl, Lars Jon, Ursula Edens.