Background
Oliver, Robert Spencer was born on November 1, 1937 in Newark.
Oliver, Robert Spencer was born on November 1, 1937 in Newark.
Bachelor, Texas Christian U., 1960; Juris Doctor, George Washington University, 1967.
Special assistant, press secretary to Carl Hayden, United States Senate, 1962-1966; deputy chairman, National Democratic Committee, Washington, 1967-1970; executive director, Association of State Democratic Chairman, Washington, 1971-1975; staff director, general counsel Helsinki Commission, United States Congress, 1976-1985; chief counsel foreign affairs committee, United States House of Representatives, since 1985. Administrative assistant to chairman Dem National Committee, 1966-1967.
President Young Political Leaders North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Brussels, 1971-1974, Young Democrats American, 1967-1969. Board directors, trustee National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, 1983-1985. Member American Council Young Political Leaders (board directors, trustee since 1967).
Son of Robert and Mary Louise (McClellan) O. Divorced; children: Jackie, Martha, Robert S. Junior.