Background
Benenson, Mark Keith was born on October 13, 1929 in New York City. Son of Aaron and Luba (Stein) Benenson.
Benenson, Mark Keith was born on October 13, 1929 in New York City. Son of Aaron and Luba (Stein) Benenson.
Bachelor of Specialized Studies, City College of New York, 1951. Juris Doctor, Columbia University, 1956.
Attorney, Department Labor, Washington, 1957-1958; practiced in, New York City, since 1958. Board of directors Amnesty International United States of America, 1966-1980, secretary, 1966-1967, chairman, 1968-1971, vice chairman, 1972-1973, general counsel, 1972-1980. President Vanguard Foundation, Inc., since 1962.
Executive secretary National Foundation for Firearms Education, 1983-1991, President since 1991. With United States Army, 1951-1953.
Married Letizia Pitigliani, December 29, 1959. Children: Alexander, Daniela.