George Forrester Davidson (1909 – July 22, 1995) was a Canadian civil servant and president of the CBC. 1909 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... July 22 is the 203rd day (204th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 162 days remaining. ... 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Canada is a sovereign state in northern North America, the northern-most country in the world, and the second largest in total area. ... CBC redirects here, as this is the most common use of the abbreviation. ...

He received a Ph.D from Harvard University. He was appointed Superintendent of Welfare in British Columbia and became Director of Welfare in 1939. He served as Deputy Minister for National Health and Welfare from 1944 to 1960. He was president of the CBC from 1968 until 1972. In 1972 he held the most senior post ever by a Canadian in the United Nations when Kurt Waldheim appointed him Under-Secretary General for Administration and Management. A position which he held for seven years. Harvard University is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA and a member of the Ivy League. ... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Splendour without diminishment) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Area 944,735 km² (5th)  - Land 925,186 km²  - Water 19,549 km² (2. ... 1939 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1944 was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1960 was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1968 was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... 1972 was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ... The United Nations, or UN, is an international organization established in 1945 and now made up of 191 states. ... Order: 4th Secretary-General Term of Office: January 1, 1972–December 31, 1981 Predecessor: U Thant Successor: Javier Pérez de Cuéllar Born: December 21, 1918 Place of birth: St. ...

In 1972 he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada. 1972 was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ... The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, awarded to those who adhere to the Orders motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam meaning they desire a better country. ...

References

• Richard B. Splane (2003). George Davidson: Social Policy and Public Policy Exemplar. Canadian Council on Social Development. ISBN 0-88810-522-3.