William Korey
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William Korey (16 June 1922 – 26 August 2009)[1] was an American lobbyist on international issues for B’nai B’rith. He was also a director of the Anti-Defamation League.
Korey wrote the influential book The Soviet Cage, one of a half-dozen books he published in the course of his career.[2]
Personal details
Korey graduated from the University of Chicago.[2] He served in the American Army during World War II. He attended the Russian institute at Columbia University, inspired by interactions with Russian soldiers.[2] After attaining his doctorate, Corey taught for a number of years, including at the City College of New York.[2]
References
- ^ Martin, Douglas (2009-09-03). "William Korey, B'nai B'rith Lobbyist, Dies at 87". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-10-01.
- ^ a b c d Beckerman, Gal (September 1, 2009). "William Korey, Soviet Jewry Activist, 87". The Forward. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
External links
- Guide to the Papers of William Korey at the American Jewish Historical Society, New York.
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