2 Quotes & Sayings By Denison Hatch
Born in 1870, Denison Lewis Hatch graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in mechanical engineering and established his own machine shop in Atlanta. He was appointed to the Georgia State Board of Examiners of Mechanical Engineers and served as President of the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers. In 1912, Hatch was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives and served three terms before being elected Governor of Georgia in 1916 and reelected twice. During his tenure as governor, he was awarded an honorary Doctorate by Oglethorpe University. The foundation was founded in 1947 by former Governor Denison L
Hatch to promote interest in, and appreciation for, the humanities and sciences, including economics. The foundation also promotes policies that encourage an informed electorate, promote understanding of science and technology, increase opportunities for sound education for all, and foster economic development. The foundation has distributed over $1 million in grants to colleges, universities, libraries, museums, literary societies, public broadcasting stations and other organizations.