births
May 13, 1913
William R. Tolbert, Jr., Liberian politician, 20th President of Liberia (died 1980)
William Tolbert
William Richard Tolbert Jr. was a Liberian politician who served as the 20th president of Liberia from 1971 until his assassination in 1980.
President of Liberia
The president of the Republic of Liberia is the head of state and government of Liberia. The president serves as the leader of the executive branch and as commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia.