Joseph Knefler Taussig

Background

Taussig,, Joseph Knefler was born on May 28, 1920 in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Joseph Knefler and Lulie Augusta (Johnston) Taussig.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1941. Juris Doctor with honors, George Washington University, 1949.

Career

Commissioned United States Navy, 1937, advanced through grades to captain, 1954, retired, 1954. Executive secretary United States Naval Institute, Annapolis, Maryland, 1954-1956, also public books, magazines, 1952-1956. In various positions Westinghouse, Joy Manufacturing, Raytheon, Washington, 1956-1962.

President Taussig-Tomb & Associates, 1962-1981, 93—. Deputy assistant secretary Department Navy, 1981-1985, assistant deputy undersecretary for safety and survivability Arlington, Virginia, 1985-1993.

Achievements

• Bar: Supreme Court of the United States Court, 1975.

Membership

Candidate for United States Congress from Maryland, 1956. President Maryland Easter Seal Society, 1968-1974. President International Association Pollution Control, Washington, 1970-1974.

Active National Amputation Foundation. Member Naval History Foundation (trustee since 1980), United States Naval Institute (secretary-treasurer 1952-1956), United States Naval Academy Alumni Association (trustee 1956-1960), Navy League (local board directors 1962-1964) Clubs: Army-Navy (treasurer 1974-1980) (Washington). Lodges: Rotary (board directors local club 1954-1958).

Interests

• Stamp collecting/philately, piano playing.

Connections

Married Betty Carney, December 2, 1943. Children: Joseph Knefler III, Susan Taussig Graves (deceased).

Father:

Joseph Knefler Taussig,

Mother:

Lulie Augusta (Johnston) Taussig,

Spouse:

Betty Carney

child:

Joseph Knefler III Taussig,

child:

Susan Taussig Graves Taussig, (deceased)