Ben H. Brown Jr.


Ben Hill Brown Jr. 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.

Military career

Brown served in the United States Army in World War II.

Professional career

Brown was a lawyer. 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.

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.

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. He was interred at Rock Creek Cemetery.