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William Herbert Crook (April 18, 1925 – October 29, 1997) was an American preacher turned politician, national director of the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program and U.S. Ambassador to Australia.

William Herbert Crook was born in Momence, Illinois on April 18, 1925. In 1954, Crook married Eleanor Butt, daughter of Howard Edward Butt Sr., the founder of the H-E-B grocery store chain. They had three children, William Crook Jr., Elizabeth Crook, and Noel Moore. He died on October 29, 1997, at the age of 72.

References

1. ^ Robert McG. Thomas Jr. (31 October 1997). "William Crook, 72, Ambassador To Australia and Johnson Aide". The New York Times. p. D 23. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
2. Department of State Publication:Department and Foreign Service series, Issue 147. United States Department of State. 1948. p. 208. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
3. Press Releases. United States Department of State. 28 June 1968. p. 153. Retrieved 24 September 2022.

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