Mark Lambert Bristol (April 17, 1868 – May 13, 1939) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy .
57-741: He was born on April 17, 1868, in Glassboro, New Jersey . Bristol graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1887. During the Spanish–American War , he served aboard the battleship USS Texas and participated in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba . From 1901 to 1903, he served as aide to the Commander-in-Chief North Atlantic Fleet . He commanded the battleship USS Oklahoma during World War I . He served as
114-562: A typhoid fever epidemic broke out in the predominantly African-American neighborhoods of Elsmere and Lawns, which was attributed to 20 years of municipal neglect of the sanitary infrastructure in these neighborhoods. The Glassboro Summit Conference between U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin took place in Glassboro. Johnson and Kosygin met for three days from June 23 to June 25, 1967, at Glassboro State College (later renamed Rowan University). The location
171-667: A four-year high school in Deptford Township that provides technical and vocational education. As a public school, students do not pay tuition to attend the school. Guardian Angels Regional School is a K-8 school that operates under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden and accepts students from Glassboro. Its PreK-3 campus is in Gibbstown while its 4-8 campus is in Paulsboro . Our Lady of Lourdes in Glassboro
228-409: A four-year term of office. The borough council is comprised of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Glassboro is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in
285-542: A meeting between him and President Lyndon B. Johnson . On 13 June 1967 Johnson sought out J. William Fulbright , a Senator, at a White House reception. Llewellyn Thompson , then US ambassador to the USSR , believed that a conference could "start the process of moving toward an understanding with the Soviets". Fulbright even believed that Johnson was reconsidering his Vietnam strategy. Later Fulbright wrote two letters to Johnson about
342-1005: A staggered basis in partisan elections, with either two or three seats coming up for election each year. At a reorganization meeting held each January, the Board selects a Director and a Deputy Director from among its members. As of 2025 , Gloucester County's Commissioners are: Director Frank J. DiMarco ( D , Deptford Township , 2025), Matt Weng (D, Pitman , 2026), Joann Gattinelli (D, Washington Township , 2026), Nicholas DeSilvio ( R , Franklin Township , 2027), Denice DiCarlo (D, West Deptford Township , 2025) Deputy Director Jim Jefferson (D, Woodbury , 2026) and Christopher Konawel Jr. (R, Glassboro, 2027). Gloucester County's constitutional officers are: Clerk James N. Hogan (D, Franklin Township; 2027), Sheriff Carmel Morina (D, Greenwich Township ; 2027) and Surrogate Giuseppe "Joe" Chila (D, Woolwich Township ; 2028). As of March 2011, there were
399-460: A total of 9,772 registered voters in Glassboro, of which 3,733 (38.2%) were registered as Democrats , 1,408 (14.4%) were registered as Republicans and 4,617 (47.2%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 14 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . In the 2020 presidential election , Democrat Joe Biden received 59.9% of the vote (5,162 cast), ahead of Republican Donald Trump with 38.5% (3,320), and other candidates with 1.6% among
456-513: Is a borough within Gloucester County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey , within the Philadelphia metropolitan area . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 23,149, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 4,570 (+24.6%) from the 18,579 recorded at the 2010 census , which in turn had reflected a decline of 489 (−2.6%) from the 19,068 counted in
513-620: Is also Mullica Hill Road) passes through east–west. NJ Transit provides bus service to and from Philadelphia on the 313 , 408 and 412 routes. The Pureland East-West Community Shuttle connects the Pureland Industrial Complex and the Avandale Park and Ride. Passenger train service to Glassboro was available from 1860 to 1971. The Glassboro station used by the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines
570-523: Is being renovated as a visitor center . A new station at Rowan University in the vicinity of the historic depot is the planned for the proposed Glassboro–Camden Line , an 18-mile (28.97 km) diesel multiple unit (DMU) light rail system . The terminal station would be one stop further at Main and High streets. Walking is a popular form of transportation especially around the university where many underclassmen are not permitted to have cars. The Glassboro – Williamstown Trail, also known as
627-516: Is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. The mayor is elected directly by the voters to
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#1733107048106684-665: Is not fulfilled, necessary actions will be taken, including military. Please give me your views. A. Kosygin Several days later the Soviet Union sent Premier Alexei Kosygin to New York City to deliver a speech on the then-ongoing Middle Eastern crisis at the United Nations headquarters . When the United States government was informed of this the Americans gladly welcomed Kosygin to
741-483: Is one of the sending parishes; the former St. Bridget Regional School in Glassboro merged into St. Michael in 2008. Rowan University is a public university with an enrollment of 19,500 undergraduate and graduate students in 2018–2019. The university was founded in 1923 as Glassboro Normal School on a 25-acre (10 ha) site donated by the borough. The school became New Jersey State Teachers College at Glassboro in 1937 and Glassboro State College in 1958. Beginning in
798-725: Is still named Admiral Bristol Nursing School after him. Bristol served as chairman of the General Board of the United States Navy from 1930 to 1932 and died on May 13, 1939. After his death, in 1945 he was honored by the renaming of the American Hospital in Turkey to the Admiral Bristol American Hospital. Two ships have been named USS Bristol in his honor. Glassboro, New Jersey Glassboro
855-521: The 2000 census , there were 19,068 people, 6,225 households, and 4,046 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,071.3 inhabitants per square mile (799.7/km ). There were 6,555 housing units at an average density of 712.0 per square mile (274.9/km ). The racial makeup of the borough was 74.5% White , 19.5% African American , 0.2% Native American , 2.3% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 1.5% from other races , and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of
912-520: The 2000 census . Much of the recent and projected growth in Glassboro have been attributed to the growth trajectory of Rowan University , founded in 1923 and formerly known as Glassboro State College. Glassboro and surrounding Gloucester County constitute part of South Jersey . What is now Glassboro was originally formed as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 11, 1878, from portions of Clayton Township . Portions of
969-410: The 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 53.0% of the vote (2,106 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 45.0% (1,786 votes), and other candidates with 2.0% (80 votes), among the 4,074 ballots cast by the borough's 10,838 registered voters (102 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 37.6%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Democrat Jon Corzine received 51.7% of
1026-533: The 2024-2025 session , the 3rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by John Burzichelli ( D , Paulsboro ) and in the General Assembly by David Bailey (D, Woodstown ) and Heather Simmons (D, Glassboro ). Gloucester County is governed by a board of county commissioners , whose seven members are elected at-large to three-year terms of office on
1083-608: The Glassboro Summit , was the 23–25 June 1967 meeting of the heads of government of the United States and the Soviet Union — President Lyndon B. Johnson and Premier Alexei Kosygin , respectively—for the purpose of discussing Soviet Union–United States relations in Glassboro, New Jersey . During the Arab–Israeli Six-Day War diplomatic contact and cooperation increased, leading some to hope for an improvement in
1140-784: The Monroe Township Bikepath , runs for more than 6 miles (9.7 km) between Glassboro and the Williamstown section of Monroe Township . The trail traverses the Glassboro State Wildlife Refuge before terminating at Delsea Drive. Future work will extend this trail along former railroad right of way from Delsea Drive to Rowan U's Bunce Hall. Path links to Elmer and Pitman are also proposed. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Glassboro include: Glassboro Summit Conference The Glassboro Summit Conference , usually just called
1197-432: The 1970s, the university expanded into a multi-purpose institution, adding programs in business , communications , and engineering . Rowan Boulevard is a mixed-use development intended to provide a vibrant downtown district for Glassboro, incorporating university student life into its design as part of an effort to accommodate a student body that has been projected to grow to about 25,000 in 2023. As of May 2010 ,
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#17331070481061254-521: The 1st Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 3rd state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 1st congressional district is represented by Donald Norcross ( D , Camden ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For
1311-416: The 7,195 ballots cast by the borough's 10,312 registered voters, for a turnout of 69.8%. In the 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 58.5% of the vote (3,930 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush with 40.1% (2,699 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (60 votes), among the 6,723 ballots cast by the borough's 9,801 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 68.6. In
1368-454: The 8,798 ballots cast by the borough's 11,661 voters, for a turnout of 75.4%. In the 2016 presidential election , Democrat Hillary Clinton received 56.3% of the vote (4,135 cast), ahead of Republican Donald Trump with 37.8% (2,779 votes), and other candidates with 5.9% among the 7,347 ballots cast by the borough's 11,512 registered voters, for a turnout of 63.8%. In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 63.7% of
1425-763: The Near East; the Great Fire of Smyrna ; Allied activities in pursuit of special interests, mandates, and empire; the decline of the Ottoman Empire; and the rise of Mustafa Kemal and the Turkish National Movement, which led to the founding of modern Turkey. In 1927, Bristol assumed command of the Asiatic Fleet and helped found the American Hospital in Nişantaşı, İstanbul , in 1920 and the annexed nursing school, which
1482-655: The Soviets to supervise the democratic election in South Vietnam in the aftermath of the war. Kosygin responded by returning to the original subject; the crisis in the Middle East. During their afternoon meeting, Kosygin told Johnson that he was recently in contact with Phạm Văn Đồng , the Prime Minister of North Vietnam , and that they had discussed the possibilities on putting an end to the war. The North Vietnamese reply came during Kosygin's lunch with Johnson. Kosygin compared
1539-585: The US High Commissioner in Turkey (1919–1927). His correspondence and other documents that he gathered are often cited during discussions on numerous events of that era, including Turkish-Armenian relations in which he played a significant role in his opposition to Armenian aspirations and American involvement in assuming a mandate in Armenia . Topics from the period include racial and religious conflicts in
1596-471: The United States if the North Vietnamese decided to send their troops into South Vietnam if and when the United States stopped bombing them. Kosygin said, relieving Johnson of his worries, that a North Vietnamese delegation could meet anywhere in the world to discuss a peace settlement with the Americans. The two world leaders met for three days, from 23 June to 25 June 1967, at Hollybush Mansion, home of
1653-559: The Vietnam War with the Algerian War which ended when Charles de Gaulle 's France signed a peace treaty signifying the end of French colonisation of Algeria ; he believed this would happen to the United States if the war continued. He also made it very clear that the North Vietnamese would not give up their goal of a unified Vietnam that easily. Johnson was worried of North Vietnamese betrayal, saying he would be "crucified" politically in
1710-602: The White House to seek communication between the United States and the Soviet Union. Alexei Kosygin gives a quick explanation of what the Soviet Union and United States should do in regards to the Middle Eastern Crisis. In the message Alexei Kosygin writes: To The White House To President Lyndon B. Johnson Dear Mr. President: The events of the last days have forced me to express to you with all frankness our view. As
1767-401: The average family size was 3.17. In the borough, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 25.6% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males. The median income for a household in
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1824-531: The borough had a total of 78.43 miles (126.22 km) of roadways, of which 57.61 miles (92.71 km) were maintained by the municipality, 13.29 miles (21.39 km) by Gloucester County and 7.53 miles (12.12 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . Glassboro is crisscrossed by a number of major roads. These include County Route 553 , Route 47 and Route 55 (limited access) travel north–south, while U.S. Route 322 (much of which
1881-675: The borough include Elsemere. Glassboro borders the Gloucester County municipalities of Clayton Borough , Elk Township , Harrison Township , Mantua Township , Monroe Township , Pitman , and Washington Township . The area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Glassboro has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The 2010 United States census counted 18,579 people, 6,158 households, and 3,972 families in
1938-501: The borough was $ 44,992, and the median income for a family was $ 55,246. Males had a median income of $ 40,139 versus $ 30,358 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 18,113. About 8.5% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over. The Glassboro Wildlife Management Area covers almost 2,400 acres (970 ha) in portions of Glassboro, Clayton , and Monroe Township . Glassboro
1995-479: The borough. The population density was 2,022.9 inhabitants per square mile (781.0/km ). There were 6,590 housing units at an average density of 717.5 per square mile (277.0/km ). The racial makeup was 72.25% (13,423) White , 18.67% (3,469) Black or African American , 0.11% (21) Native American , 2.87% (534) Asian , 0.05% (10) Pacific Islander , 3.12% (580) from other races , and 2.92% (542) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.42% (1,378) of
2052-721: The district, comprised of four schools, had an enrollment of 1,895 students and 155.7 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.2:1. Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are J. Harvey Rodgers School with 265 students in grades PreK and kindergarten, Dorothy L. Bullock School with 651 students in grades 1-5, Thomas E. Bowe Elementary School with 432 students in grades 6-8 and Glassboro High School with 518 students in grades 9-12. Students in Gloucester County are eligible to apply to attend Gloucester County Institute of Technology ,
2109-478: The event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. Anna Miller was appointed by the borough council in March 2013 from among three candidates offered by the municipal Democratic committee to fill
2166-503: The importance of a summit between the two nations. Johnson agreed, and wrote a letter in return, which said they were waiting for a Soviet response for US invitation. Walt Rostow , the National Security Advisor at the time, said it was a 20 percent chance of the summit having a good effect on Soviet–US relations, and only a 10 percent chance of the summit going awry. The Soviet Political Bureau (Politburo) were divided over
2223-641: The leaders failed to reach agreement on limiting anti-ballistic missile systems. On June 19, 1986, Ronald Reagan became the first sitting president to speak at a high school graduation when he spoke at the Glassboro High School commencement ceremonies. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the borough had a total area of 9.36 square miles (24.24 km ), including 9.32 square miles (24.14 km ) of land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km ) of water (0.41%). Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within
2280-400: The mayor of Glassboro is Democrat John E. Wallace, whose term of office ends December 31, 2026. Members of the borough council, and the years their terms expire, are Council President Anna Miller (D, 2024), George P. Cossabone Sr. (D, 2025), Joseph M. D'Alessandro (D, 2023), Anthony J. Fiola (D, 2023), Andrew Halter (D, 2024), and Daniele Brida Spence (D, 2025). Glassboro is located in
2337-428: The next few hours, to adopt an independent decision. We are ready to do this. However, these actions may bring us into a clash, which will lead to a grave catastrophe. Obviously in the world there are powers to whom this would be advantageous. We purpose that you demand from Israel that it unconditionally cease military action in the next few hours. On our part, we will do the same. We purpose to warn Israel that, if this
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2394-433: The population were under the age of 18, 26.4% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 95.0 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
2451-410: The population. There were 6,225 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and
2508-418: The population. Of the 6,158 households, 28.1% had children under the age of 18; 44.4% were married couples living together; 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present and 35.5% were non-families. Of all households, 22.5% were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.13. 19.4% of
2565-503: The situation shows, the resolutions of the Security Council are invalid. Israel has completely ignored them. As you can understand, after the many attempts taken in this direction and the resolutions of the Security Council concerning the termination of aggression on the part of Israel in the Near East - - these attempts have proved ineffective. A very crucial moment has now arrived which forces us, if military actions are not stopped in
2622-706: The summit in New York. Johnson, wary of encountering protesters against the war in Vietnam, preferred to meet in Washington, D.C. Roughly equidistant, Hollybush , the residence of the President of Glassboro State College (now Rowan University ) in Glassboro, New Jersey was selected as a compromise. In their first meeting held on 23 June 1967 there were only four people present, Alexei Kosygin and Lyndon B. Johnson and their respective interpreters. The main subjects discussed between
2679-475: The township were taken to form Elk Township (April 17, 1891) and Pitman (May 24, 1905). Glassboro was incorporated as a borough on March 18, 1920, replacing Glassboro Township. The borough was named for its glass industry . Glassboro's early industrial history was built on the manufacturing of glass. The town was first established in 1779 by Solomon Stanger as Glass Works in the Woods . Glass manufacturers over
2736-454: The two countries' relations. Some even hoped for joint cooperation on the Vietnam War . Although Johnson and Kosygin failed to reach agreement on anything important, the generally amicable atmosphere of the summit was referred to as the "Spirit of Glassboro" and is seen to have improved Soviet–US relations. With the United States gradually losing ground in the Vietnam War , the administration
2793-613: The two was the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and the Soviet-US arms race . Towards the end of the meeting, Johnson said he was willing to discuss a peace settlement regarding war in Vietnam; literally meaning dividing the country in half, one part communist another part capitalist. He assured Kosygin that the only reason for American bombing in North Vietnam was because of North Vietnamese intervention into South Vietnam . Johnson offered
2850-534: The usefulness of the summit. Andrei Gromyko , the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the time and still not a member of the Politburo, was able to win support for it. Gromyko noted that Soviet-US dialogue which had been suspended in 1963 should be reactivated, despite the Vietnam War putting a great deal strain on the two countries' relations. Kosygin had agreed to address the United Nations and as such, wished to conduct
2907-553: The vacant seat of George Cossabone. In March 2019, Danielle Spence was selected to fill the seat on the Borough Council expiring in December 2019 that had been held by Edward A. Malandro. Spence served on an interim basis until the November 2019 general election, when she was elected to serve the balance of the term of office and won a full three-year term, while Anthony J. Fiola was elected to serve an unexpired term. As of 2023 ,
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#17331070481062964-409: The vote (2,198 ballots cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 39.0% (1,659 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 6.7% (287 votes) and other candidates with 0.7% (29 votes), among the 4,255 ballots cast by the borough's 9,958 registered voters, yielding a 42.7% turnout. The Glassboro Public Schools serve students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . As of the 2022–23 school year,
3021-460: The vote (4,578 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 34.6% (2,485 votes), and other candidates with 1.8% (128 votes), among the 7,252 ballots cast by the borough's 10,804 registered voters (61 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 67.1%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 62.8% of the vote (4,516 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 35.4% (2,547 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (62 votes), among
3078-535: The years since include Heston-Carpenter Glass Works, Olive Glass Works, Harmony Glass Works, Temperanceville Glass Works, Whitney Brothers Glass Works, Owens Bottle Company, Owens Illinois Glass Company, and Anchor Hocking. Rowan University , formerly Glassboro State College, was founded in 1923. The university was the site of the Glassboro Summit Conference in 1967 between U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin . In 1958,
3135-425: Was $ 54,795 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 3,793) and the median family income was $ 67,171 (+/− $ 9,496). Males had a median income of $ 49,695 (+/− $ 4,361) versus $ 43,489 (+/− $ 2,608) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 23,108 (+/− $ 1,421). About 9.3% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over. As of
3192-473: Was chosen as a compromise. Kosygin, having agreed to address the United Nations in New York City , wanted to meet in New York City . Johnson, wary of encountering protests against the Vietnam War , preferred to meet in Washington, D.C. They agreed in Glassboro because it was equidistant between the two cities. The summit's generally amicable atmosphere was referred to as the "Spirit of Glassboro," although
3249-605: Was looking for other solutions to the conflict. On 5 June 1967 the Six-Day War began between Israel and the Arab states . The war led to an increase in Soviet-US diplomatic contact and cooperation; there were some who hoped this could continue to help the US solve the Vietnam War and other pressing international issues. On 10 June 1967, Premier Alexei Kosygin wrote a letter to contact President Lyndon B. Johnson. The "hot line" message arrived at
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