T. Keith Glennan | |
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| 1st Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration | |
| In office August 19, 1958 – January 20, 1961 | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Deputy | Hugh L. Dryden |
| Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
| Succeeded by | James E. Webb |
| 4th President of Case Institute of Technology | |
| In office 1947–1966 | |
| Preceded by | William E. Wickenden |
| Succeeded by | Robert W. Morse |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Keith Glennan September 8, 1905 Enderlin, North Dakota |
| Died | April 11, 1995 (aged 89) Mitchellville, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Yale University |
| Occupation | Administrator; Scientist; University dean |
Thomas Keith Glennan (September 8, 1905 – April 11, 1995) was the first Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, serving from August 19, 1958 to January 20, 1961.
- ^ Divine, Robert A. (1993-03-25). The Sputnik Challenge. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199923342.