Benjamin V. Cohen
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Benjamin Victor Cohen (September 23, 1894 ā August 15, 1983), a member of the administrations of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, had a public service career that spanned from the early New Deal to after the Vietnam War.
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Benjamin V. Cohen | |
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6th Counselor of the United States Department of State | |
In office September 14, 1945 ā July 31, 1947 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | R. Walton Moore |
Succeeded by | Charles E. Bohlen |
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Born | (1894-09-23)September 23, 1894 Muncie, Indiana |
Died | August 15, 1983(1983-08-15) (aged 88) Washington, D.C. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Chicago Harvard Law School |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Known for | Key member of Franklin Roosevelt's brain trust |
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