Myres Smith McDougal (1906-1998)

Abstract

With sadness, we record the death, on May 7, 1998, of Myres Smith McDougal, Sterling Professor of Law Emeritus at the Yale Law School, former President and Honorary President of the American Society of International Law, recipient of its Hudson Medal, long-time member of the Board of Editors of the American Journal of International Law, adviser and representative of the United States, advocate before the International Court ofJustice, our teacher and friend.