Ben H. Brown Jr.

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

Ben H. Brown Jr.
United States Ambassador to Liberia
In office November 25, 1964 – July 17, 1969
President	Lyndon B. Johnson
Preceded by	Charles Edward Rhetts
Succeeded by	Samuel Z. Westerfield Jr.
Personal details
Born	February 8, 1914 Spartanburg, South Carolina
Died	1989 (aged 75) Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C.
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	World War II

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 (far left) with other American diplomats and Robert K. A. Gardiner in Accra in April 1967

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 in 1989 at the age of 75 of cancer in Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C. His residence was in Alexandria, Virginia at the time of his death.[3] He was interred at Rock Creek Cemetery.[4]

References

1. "Brown, A to B". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
2. "Department History - Ben Hill Brown Jr. (1914–1989)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
3. "Ben Hill Brown Jr., 75, A Former Ambassador". The New York Times. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
4. "Ben Hill Brown Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved December 12, 2019.