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Norman A. Graebner, diplomatic historian, dies at 94

Norman A. Graebner, 94, who shaped the field of diplomatic history with his critiques of American foreign policy, died May 10 at the Colonnades retirement community in Charlottesville after a stroke.

Dr. Graebner was a professor of history at the University of Virginia from 1967 to 1982 and an emeritus professor thereafter. He taught at a number of schools, including the University of Illinois and Iowa State University....
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