Lucy W. Benson
Lucy Wilson Benson (born August 25, 1927)[1] was United States Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs from 1977 to 1980. When Benson was named to this post, it was the highest position ever held by a woman in the United States Department of State.[2]
Prior to joining the State Department, Benson served as President of the League of Women Voters (1968 to 1974) and Massachusetts Secretary of Human Services (1975 to 1977).[3]
References
- ↑ "Presidency". google.com. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
- ↑ "Washington Talk: Women in Government; The Pioneers", New York Times, Nov. 13, 1986
- ↑ "Lucy Wilson Benson (1943), H1974". Amherst College. Amherst College. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
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| Preceded by Carlyle E. Maw |
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs March 28, 1977–January 5, 1980 |
Succeeded by Matthew Nimetz |
| Preceded by Peter C. Goldmark, Jr. |
Massachusetts Secretary of Human Services 1975–1977 |
Succeeded by Jerald Stevens |
| Preceded by Julia Davis Stuart |
President of the League of Women Voters 1968–1974 |
Succeeded by Ruth Clusen |
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