Frederick D. Patterson

Frederick Douglass Patterson (October 10, 1901 – April 26, 1988) was an American academic administrator, the president of what is now Tuskegee University (1935–1953), and founder of the United Negro College Fund (1944, UNCF). He was a 1987 recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, and 1988 recipient of the Spingarn Medal from the NAACP.

For the American automotive manufacturer, see Frederick Patterson.

Frederick D. Patterson
Patterson in 1964
Born(1901-10-10)October 10, 1901
Washington D.C.
DiedApril 26, 1988(1988-04-26) (aged 86)
President of Tuskegee University
In office
1935–1953
Preceded byRobert R. Moton
Succeeded byLuther H. Foster
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