Ben H. Brown Jr. Explained

Ben H. Brown Jr.
Office:United States Ambassador to Liberia
President:Lyndon B. Johnson
Term Start:November 25, 1964
Term End:July 17, 1969
Predecessor:Charles Edward Rhetts
Successor:Samuel Z. Westerfield Jr.
Birth Date:8 February 1914
Birth Place:Spartanburg, South Carolina
Death Place:Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C.
Allegiance: United States
Battles:World War II

Ben Hill Brown Jr. (February 8, 1914May 25, 1989) was the United States Ambassador to Liberia from 1964 to 1969.

Early life

Brown was born on February 8, 1914, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to parents Ben Hill and Clara Twitty Brown. His father was the mayor of Spartanburg in 1937.[1]

Military career

Brown served in the United States Army in World War II.[1]

Professional career

Brown was a lawyer.[1] Brown was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson to the position of United States Ambassador to Liberia on November 25, 1964. The presentation of his credentials occurred on January 6, 1965. He remained in this position until July 17, 1969.[2]

Personal life

Brown was a member of multiple fraternities such as Phi Delta Phi and Kappa Alpha Order. Brown was also a Freemason. Brown was Episcopalian.[1]

Death

Brown died on May 25, 1989, at the age of 75 of cancer in Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C.[3] His residence was in Alexandria, Virginia at the time of his death.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brown, A to B . . December 12, 2019.
  2. Web site: Department History - Ben Hill Brown Jr. (1914–1989) . . December 12, 2019.
  3. Book: United States Department of State. 1989 . State / United States Department of State. 1989 no.318-328. . 68 v . . en .
  4. News: Ben Hill Brown Jr., 75, A Former Ambassador . . 31 May 1989 . December 12, 2019.