Background
Blair, William McCormick was born on October 24, 1916 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William McCormick and Helen (Bowen) Blair.
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William McCormick Blair
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Education
Bachelor of Arts, Stanford University, 1940; Bachelor of Laws, University Virginia, 1947.
Career
Associate firm, Wilson & McIlvaine, Chicago, 1947-1950; administrative assistant to, Governor Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois, 1950-1952; partner firm, Stevenson, Rifkind & Wirtz, Chicago, 1955-1961; partner firm, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, New York City, 1957-1961; United States ambassador to Denmark, 1961-1964; United States ambassador to Denmark, to Philippines, 1964-1967; general director, John F. Kennedy Center, 1968-1972; partner firm, Surrey & Morse, Washington, 1978-1984; of counsel, Surrey & Morse, 1984-1986.
Achievements
Membership
Board of directors American-Scandinavian Foundation, New York City. Vice president board directors Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation, New York City, 1968-1998. Captain United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946.
Member American Council Ambs. (vice chairman, president 1985-1989), Society Animal Protective Legislation (trustee), Phi Delta Phi.
Connections
Married Catherine Gerlach, September 9, 1961. 1 son, William McCormick III.
Awards
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Decorated Bronze Star United States. Officer Order of Crown, Belgium. Order ofSikatuna, Philippines. Commander cross Order of Dannebrog 1st class, Denmark).Decorated Bronze Star United States. Officer Order of Crown, Belgium. Order ofSikatuna, Philippines.
Commander cross Order of Dannebrog 1st class, Denmark).