(this corrects a previous version)
As an addendum, both did so in Europe: Bancroft earned his doctorate at Humboldt University, while Danzig did so at Cambridge.
2.5% of the Secretaries had a Ph.D. In history: George Bancroft and Richard Danzig. A small point perhaps, but a measure of educational achievement.
Bancroft also was President of the American Historical Association, sharing that distinction with a certain Alfred T. Mahan.
Excellent point.
As an addendum, both did so in Europe: Bancroft earned his doctorate at Humboldt University, while Danzig did so at Cambridge.
2.5% of the Secretaries had a Ph.D. In history: George Bancroft and Richard Danzig. A small point perhaps, but a measure of educational achievement.
Bancroft also was President of the American Historical Association, sharing that distinction with a certain Alfred T. Mahan.
Excellent point.