Lucy Wilson Peters Benson - People - Department History
Lucy Wilson Peters Benson (1927–)
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Non-career appointee
State of Residence: Massachusetts
State of Residence: Massachusetts
- Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security
Affairs
Appointed: March 23, 1977
Entry on Duty: March 28, 1977
Termination of Appointment: January 5, 1980- Designated Under Secretary for Security Assistance by administrative action. From Aug 22, 1977, designated Under Secretary for Security Assistance, Science, and Technology.