William Korey
William Korey(16 June 1922 – 26 August 2009)[1]was an American lobbyist on international issues forB’nai B’rith.He was also a director of theAnti-Defamation League.
Korey wrote the influential bookThe Soviet Cage,one of a half-dozen books he published in the course of his career.[2]
Personal details
[edit]Korey graduated from theUniversity of Chicago.[2]He served in the American Army duringWorld War II.He attended the Russian institute atColumbia University,inspired by interactions with Russian soldiers.[2]After attaining his doctorate, Corey taught for a number of years, including at theCity College of New York.[2]
References
[edit]- ^Martin, Douglas (2009-09-03)."William Korey, B'nai B'rith Lobbyist, Dies at 87".The New York Times.Retrieved2009-10-01.
- ^abcdBeckerman, Gal (September 1, 2009)."William Korey, Soviet Jewry Activist, 87".The Forward.RetrievedJuly 13,2021.
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