Emmett Swanson
Emmett Swanson (February 17, 1906 – December 10, 1968) was an American sports shooter. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics and 1952 Summer Olympics.[1] He served as president of the National Rifle Association in 1948.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 17, 1906 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Died | December 10, 1968 (aged 62) Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sports shooting |
References
- "Emmett Swanson". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
- Rodengen, Jeffrey L. (2002). NRA: An American Legend. Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Write Stuff Enterprises, Inc. 304 pp. ISBN 0-945903-81-2. ("The Presidents of NRA", p. 276).
| National Rifle Association | ||
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| Preceded by Francis W. Parker Jr. |
President of the NRA 1948–1949 |
Succeeded by Merritt A. Edson |
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