Background
Witt, Benjamin Parke De was born on September 21, 1889 in New York City. Son of George Washington and Ada Louise (Parke) D.
Witt, Benjamin Parke De was born on September 21, 1889 in New York City. Son of George Washington and Ada Louise (Parke) D.
Bachelor of Arts cum laude, New York University, 1909, Master of Arts, 1912. Bachelor of Laws, New York Law School, 1913.
Instructor high schools, New York City, 1909-1910. Instructor English, New York University, 1910-1913, lecturer government, since 1913, also secretary to chancellor of university, secretary Washington Square College Progressive Party candidate for New York Assembly, 2d District, Queens Company, 1914.
The use of force should be supported, but only in extreme situations and only when the need is clear beyond reasonable doubt, and through appropriate international organizations.
The distinctive feature of the Methodist Church is that lay people are involved in decision making.
Member Phi Beta Kappa, American Academy Political and Social Science.
Married Marie Martha Schmelz, June 25, 1915.