Arthur Godfrey: First U of D American of the Year 1952
For several years when U of D put on a Spring Carnival they would announce an “American of the Year”. Arthur Godfrey, a radio and television entertainer, was the first person who was given such an honor in 1952 for his continuous fight for racial tolerance. Some of the other personalities who were given the title included Danny Thomas, Ed Sullivan and Perry Como. There are many stories to tell about the Spring Carnivals the University sponsored for many years,...
