Willard Earl Givens (1886–1971) was an American educator, notable as the executive secretary of the National Education Association from 1935 to 1952. Before this he was president of the California Education Association. He described himself as a Socialist, but opposed Communism, generally supporting President Franklin Roosevelt. As head of the NEA he helped teachers organize for higher salaries.
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1886
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1971 (aged 84)
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