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December 10, 1961
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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J. Edgar Hoover, long-serving FBI director, was awarded the $10,000 Mutual of Omaha Criss Award in Washington, D.C., for contributions to public security and safety. Presented by Dr. Charles W. Mayo at the Mayflower Hotel dinner.
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J. Edgar Hoover Gets Criss Award For Contribution
J. Edgar Hoover, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has been named recipient of the $10,000 Mutual of Omaha Criss Award. Dr. Charles W. Mayo, Mayo Clinic, and chairman of the Award's Board of Judges, made the presentation in Washington, D.C. Thursday night. About 200 gathered at the presentation dinner at the Mayflower Hotel to honor Mr. Hoover.
Mr. Hoover received the Award for "his outstanding contribution to the personal security and safety of the American public," said Dr. Mayo. Mr. Hoover has been director of the FBI since 1924 and has been associated with the Justice Department since 1917, Dr. Mayo pointed out in making the presentation.
"He has served through war and peace and in many different administrations - and is perhaps the most remarkable public official with such a long tenure of service. His work has upheld the principles on which this country was founded," said Dr. Mayo.
The Award, consisting of $10,000 tax free and a gold medal, was presented by Dr. Mayo. The Award was established in 1950 by V. J. Skutt, chairman of the Board, and president of Mutual of Omaha in honor of the founder of the company. Criss.
It is given for outstanding contributions in the field of health and/or safety.
Past recipients include Dr. Jonas Salk, developer of the polio vaccine; Dr. Howard Rusk, world leader in rehabilitation medicine; Dr. Tom Dooley, jungle doctor of Laos; Vincent W. DeLamar, sider and editor; and Drs. Philip Hench and Edward Kendall for their work with cortisone.
J. Edgar Hoover, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has been named recipient of the $10,000 Mutual of Omaha Criss Award. Dr. Charles W. Mayo, Mayo Clinic, and chairman of the Award's Board of Judges, made the presentation in Washington, D.C. Thursday night. About 200 gathered at the presentation dinner at the Mayflower Hotel to honor Mr. Hoover.
Mr. Hoover received the Award for "his outstanding contribution to the personal security and safety of the American public," said Dr. Mayo. Mr. Hoover has been director of the FBI since 1924 and has been associated with the Justice Department since 1917, Dr. Mayo pointed out in making the presentation.
"He has served through war and peace and in many different administrations - and is perhaps the most remarkable public official with such a long tenure of service. His work has upheld the principles on which this country was founded," said Dr. Mayo.
The Award, consisting of $10,000 tax free and a gold medal, was presented by Dr. Mayo. The Award was established in 1950 by V. J. Skutt, chairman of the Board, and president of Mutual of Omaha in honor of the founder of the company. Criss.
It is given for outstanding contributions in the field of health and/or safety.
Past recipients include Dr. Jonas Salk, developer of the polio vaccine; Dr. Howard Rusk, world leader in rehabilitation medicine; Dr. Tom Dooley, jungle doctor of Laos; Vincent W. DeLamar, sider and editor; and Drs. Philip Hench and Edward Kendall for their work with cortisone.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Justice
What keywords are associated?
J Edgar Hoover
Criss Award
Fbi Director
Public Safety
Mutual Of Omaha
What entities or persons were involved?
J. Edgar Hoover
Dr. Charles W. Mayo
V. J. Skutt
Where did it happen?
Washington, D.C.
Story Details
Key Persons
J. Edgar Hoover
Dr. Charles W. Mayo
V. J. Skutt
Location
Washington, D.C.
Event Date
Thursday Night
Story Details
J. Edgar Hoover, director of the FBI since 1924, received the $10,000 Mutual of Omaha Criss Award for his outstanding contribution to the personal security and safety of the American public, presented by Dr. Charles W. Mayo at the Mayflower Hotel.