Wilbert E. Longfellow
Wilbert E. Longfellow (May 7, 1881 – March 18, 1947) was an American water safety instructor. Credited with halving the drowning rate in the United States, his mission was "the water-proofing of America."
Wilbert E. Longfellow | |
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Longfellow as Field Director of the Red Cross Lifesaving Corps | |
| Born | Wilbert E. Longfellow May 7, 1881 Pawtuxet, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | March 18, 1947 (aged 65) Pawtuxet, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Beginning around 1900, Longfellow worked his entire adult life promoting swimming education and water safety.
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