Douglas Bennet

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Person.png Douglas Bennet  Rdf-entity.pngRdf-icon.png
Born23 June 1938
Died10 June 2018 (Age 79)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materWesleyan University, University of California Berkeley, Harvard University

Dr Douglas Joseph Bennet Jr. attended the 1994 Bilderberg as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs.

Career

He was an assistant to Ambassador Chester Bowles in the 1960s.[1] In 1970, he announced his candidacy for the Democratic primary for Connecticut's 2nd congressional district, which was vacated by the death of Congressman William St. Onge.[2]

He later served on the staffs of Missouri Senator Thomas F. Eagleton, Minnesota Senator Hubert H. Humphrey, and Connecticut Senator Abraham Ribicoff.[3][4] In 1977, Bennet became United States Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs.[4]

 

Event Participated in

EventStartEndLocation(s)Description
Bilderberg/19942 June 19945 June 1994Finland
Helsinki
The 42nd Bilderberg, in Helsinki.
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References

  1. Molotsky, Irvin (October 29, 1983). "Ex-AID Director Heads Public Radio". The New York Times. p. 55
  2. Lyme Man Will Run". The New York Times. June 11, 1970. p. 48.
  3. Kneeland, Douglas E. (August 2, 1972). "Behind Eagleton's Withdrawal: A Tale of Confusion and Division". The New York Times. p. 1.
  4. a b "3 State Dept. Appointments Are Ratified". The Washington Post. March 12, 1977. p. A6.


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