Background
Brown, Richard Arthur was born on October 22, 1918 in New York City. Son of Benjamin Brown and Ruth (Halper) Sachs.
Brown, Richard Arthur was born on October 22, 1918 in New York City. Son of Benjamin Brown and Ruth (Halper) Sachs.
Student, City University of New York, 1940. Student, New York University Law Sch, 1947.
Executive director, Clearing House for Youth Groups, New York City, 1940;
associate program director, Anti Defamation League Bnai Brith, New York City, 1947-1951;
assistant director, Bonds for Israel, New York City, 1951-1952;
state organization director, Volunteer for Stevenson, New York City, 1952;
political columnist, New York Post, New York City, 1955;
public relations director, Stevenson for President, New York City, 1955-1956;
executive director, Committee for Democratic Voters, New York City, 1959-1965;
administrative assistant, Republican James H. Scheuer, Medical Corps, Washington, 1965-1971;
president, Richard A. Brown Cons., Washington, since 1971. Coordinator New York State Festival, Washington, since 1979. Treasurer Rangel for Congress, Washington, since 1976.
Director New York Congressional Tour, Washington, since 1988. Consultant A.A.R.P., Washington, 1984-1987.
Chairman New York Foundation for Senior Citizens, New York City, since 1968. Founder Lexington Democratic Club, New York City, 1949. New York State founder American for Democratic Action, 1948.
With United States Army, 1941-1945.
Married Vivian Neilson. 1 child, Jennifer Jo.