Merle Thorpe

Background

Thorpe, Merle was born on April 25, 1917 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Merle and Lilian I. (Day) Thorpe.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1938; Bachelor of Laws, Yale University, 1941.

Career

With, Hogan & Hartson, Washington, 1941-1994; partner, Hogan & Hartson, 1956-1982; of counsel, Hogan & Hartson, 1982-1994. Chairman Atomics, Physics and Science Fund, Washington, 1953-1965, Columbian Finance Corporation, 1955-1965, Shares in American Industry, Inc., Washington, 1959-1965, Greater Washington Investors, Inc. 1981-1988; assistant, associate general counsel Petroleum Administration Defense, 1950-1952.

Achievements

• Merle Thorpe has been listed as a reputable Lawyer, foundation executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee American Near East Refugee Aid. President Foundation for Middle East Peace. Board of Governors Middle East Institute Served as officer with Intelligence Service, United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946.

Member American, District of Columbia Bar Associations, Phi Delta Phi.

Connections

Married Sally Sweetser, November 25, 1983.

Father:

Merle Thorpe

Mother:

Lilian I. (Day) Thorpe

Spouse:

Sally Sweetser