Background
Cannon, William Bernard was born on November 10, 1920 in Cascade, Iowa, United States. Son of Charles Bernard and Irma (White) Cannon.
Cannon, William Bernard was born on November 10, 1920 in Cascade, Iowa, United States. Son of Charles Bernard and Irma (White) Cannon.
Bachelor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1947. Master of Arts, 1949.
Budget examiner, Bureau Budget, 1951-1954, 59-62; assistant vice president, University of Chicago, 1954-1959; vice president programs and projects, University of Chicago, 1968-1974; dean, Lyndon B. Johnson School Public Affairs, University Texas at Austin, 1974-1975; vice president business and finance, University of Chicago, 1976-1983; professor, University of Chicago, 1976-1989; professor emeritus, University of Chicago, since 1989. Assistant chief, office legislation reference for health, education and welfare programs Bureau Budget, 1962-1965, chief education, manpower and science division, 1965-1967. Deputy chairman National Endowment for the Arts, 1968.
Member selection committee Rockefeller Public Service Awards, 1976-1981. Member Midwest selection committee High School Truman Scholarship Program, 1977-1987. Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946.
Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Jeanne Adair Ketchum, August 16, 1944. Children: Julia, Dominic, William, Robert.