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Karl William Holton (10 April 1897 in Kentucky - 9 January 1978 in Orange County) was a American teacher and a member of the California Division of Juvenile Justice.

Biography
Karl was born on April 10th, 1897 in Kentucky, United States. He later joined the United States Army on June 21st, 1917 serving in World War I before being discharged on August 25th, 1919. He later joined the California Division of Juvenile Justice soon becoming Director of it in 1943. He was presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Lyndon B. Johnson on December 6th, 1963. His official citation reads: "Innovator in applying imaginative solutions to problems of juvenile delinquency, he has contributed generously to developing responsible citizenship among our youth." He passed away on January 9th, 1978 in Orange County, California.