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Morton, Elaine Leslie was born on August 9, 1937 in New York City. Daughter of Lewis Matthias and Miriam (Bidner) Morton.
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Elaine Leslie Morton
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Elaine Leslie Morton, American political scientist. Recipient Commendation President of the United States, 1982, Morris Abrams prize Morris Abrams Foundation, Chicago, 1970; Woodrow Wilson fellow, 1960, National Research Council/Arms Control and Disarmament Agency fellow, 1970-1971. Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Education
Bachelor with great distinction, Stanford University, 1959. Master of Arts, Fletcher School Law & Diplomacy, Medford, Massachusetts, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1972.
Career
Assistant professor, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1971-1974; special assistant to director, bureau of Intelligence and Research Department, Washington, 1974-1978; member policy planning staff, Department of State, Washington, 1978-1985; member of national security county staff, Executive Office of the President, Washington, 1985-1986; senior policy advisor, Office of the Legal advisor, Department of State, Washington, 1986-1990; visiting senior fellow, Center for Strategic & International Studies, Washington, 1990-1992.
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Membership
Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Connections
Married Allan Shale Krass, July 16, 1961 (divorced 1971). 1 child, Caroline Diane.
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Recipient Commendation President of the United States, 1982, Morris Abrams prize Morris Abrams Foundation, Chicago, 1970. Woodrow Wilson fellow, 1960, National Research Council/Arms Control and Disarmament Agency fellow, 1970-1971.Recipient Commendation President of the United States, 1982, Morris Abrams prize Morris Abrams Foundation, Chicago, 1970. Woodrow Wilson fellow, 1960, National Research Council/Arms Control and Disarmament Agency fellow, 1970-1971.