Ben H. Brown Jr.
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PresidentLyndon B. Johnson
Preceded byCharles Edward Rhetts
Succeeded bySamuel Z. Westerfield Jr.
BornFebruary 8, 1914
Ben H. Brown Jr. | |
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| 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 |
| Died | May 25, 1989 (aged 75) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Ben Hill Brown Jr. (February 8, 1914 – May 25, 1989) was the United States Ambassador to Liberia from 1964 to 1969.
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 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]
