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June 24, 1971

The Hudson-Grace-Borreson House in Pine Bluff (Jefferson County) was placed on the National Register of Historic Places due to its architectural significance, as it is a unique blend of Greek Revival, Victorian, and New Orleans French styles. The house was built by William and Jane Woodruff around 1830. William Woodruff is best known as the founder of the Arkansas Gazette, the state’s first newspaper.

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Paul Douglas

Between 1940 and 1970, Greene County native Paul Douglas was one of the most decorated fighter pilots in U.S. military history. During World War II, he flew 136 missions and helped develop the P-47 Thunderbolt into one of the war’s most efficient fighter planes. He flew an additional 101 missions in the Vietnam War. By the time he retired at the rank of brigadier general in 1970, he had received over sixty decorations.

 

Between 1940 and 1970, Greene County native Paul Douglas was one of the most decorated fighter pilots in U.S. military history. During World War II, he flew 136 missions and helped develop the P-47 Thunderbolt into one of the war’s most efficient fighter planes. He flew an additional 101 missions in the Vietnam War. By the time he retired at the rank of brigadier general in 1970, he had received over sixty decorations.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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