James B. Rhoads

James Berton "Bert" Rhoads (September 17, 1928 – April 7, 2015) served as fifth Archivist of the United States. He was born in Sioux City, Iowa. Rhoads received his B.A., in 1950, and M.A., in 1952, from the University of California at Berkeley. He earned his Ph.D. in History from American University in Washington, D.C., in 1965.

James B. Rhoads
James B. Rhoads, Fifth Archivist of the United States
5th Archivist of the United States
In office
(acting)March 10, 1968 - May 2, 1968  August 31, 1979
PresidentLyndon B. Johnson
Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
Preceded byRobert H. Bahmer
Succeeded byJames E. O'Neill
Personal details
Born(1928-09-17)September 17, 1928
Sioux City, Iowa
DiedApril 7, 2015(2015-04-07) (aged 86)
Leavenworth, Kansas
SpouseSadie Angela Handy

Rhoads joined the National Archives in 1952 and was named National Archivist of the United States in 1968.

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