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A Friend of Presidents: Senator George A. Smathers

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Watch the new PBS documentary, “A Friend of Presidents – Senator George A. Smathers” about the life and influence of UF Law alum George Smathers and commentary by President Bernie Machen and Senator Bill Nelson.

Lucius Durham Battle

Return to Heritage of Leadership Lucius Durham Battle 1918-2008 Class of 1946 Served as Naval Officer during World War II in the Pacific; reorganized the State Department as top assistant to Secretaries of State Dean Acheson and Dean Rusk. Served as Ambassador to Egypt (1964 – 1967) and twice as Assistant Secretary of State; founding […]