Background
Acheson, Edward Campion was born on September 15, 1902 in Middletown, Connecticut, United States. Son of Edward Campion and Eleanor (Gooderham) Acheson.
Acheson, Edward Campion was born on September 15, 1902 in Middletown, Connecticut, United States. Son of Edward Campion and Eleanor (Gooderham) Acheson.
Student Phillips Academy, Andover, 1918-1920. Bachelor of Arts, Williams College, 1924. Doctor of Philosophy, London School Economics, London University, 1936.
Newspaper reporter, foreign correspondent, novelist and short-story writer, 1924-1936. Economics adviser on reciprocal aid, Lend Lease Administration, 1943. Technical financial adviser to commanding general, China, Burma, India, 1944.
Chief, division economics intelligence, European Theatre of Operations for Office of Strategic Services, 1945.
Special representative of President United States to explore food potential of North Europe, 1947. Associate Professor finance, George Washington University, 1936-1960.
Financial adviser since 1960.
Member Society Investment Analysts, American Economics Association, Artus, Chi Psi, Pi Gamma Mu, Delta Phi Epsilon.
Married Elisabeth Murrell, December 12, 1929.