Dillon Anderson
| Dillon Anderson | |
|---|---|
| 2nd National Security Advisor | |
|
In office April 2, 1955 – September 1, 1956 | |
| President | Dwight Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Robert Cutler |
| Succeeded by | William Jackson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 14, 1906 McKinney, Texas, U.S. |
| Died |
January 29, 1974 (aged 67) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Lena Carter Carroll (m. 1931; his death 1974) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education |
Texas Christian University University of Oklahoma (1928) Yale Law School (1929) |
Dillon Anderson (July 14, 1906 – January 29, 1974) was a U.S. administrator. He served as the National Security Advisor from 2 April 1955 to 1 September 1956. He also was a member of the Draper Committee.[1]
Biography
Anderson was born on July 14, 1906 in McKinney, Texas, the son of Joseph A. and Bessie Dillon. After attending Texas Christian University, Anderson received his B.S. from the University of Oklahoma (1927) and his LL.B. from Yale Law School (1929). He served in the United States Army during World War II (1942–1945) and earned the Legion of Merit. Anderson was also a partner at the law firm of Baker Botts in Houston, Texas, beginning in 1940. Before becoming National Security Advisor, Anderson was an official at the National Security Council from 1953 to 1955.[1] He was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1959.[2]
He died on January 29, 1974 in Houston, Texas.[1]
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References
- 1 2 3 "Dillon Anderson, Lawyer, Dead; Special Assistant to Eisenhower. At Big Four Summit". New York Times. January 30, 1974.
- ↑ "Book of Members, 1780-2010: Chapter A" (PDF). American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert Cutler |
National Security Advisor 1955–1956 |
Succeeded by William Jackson |
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