George S. Benson
George Stuart Benson (September 26, 1898—December 15, 1991) was an American missionary, college administrator, and conservative political activist. After fleeing communist uprisings in China as a missionary, Benson became an anticommunist and conservative activist, taking stances against the New Deal, and later, racial integration. Benson served for many years as the president of Harding College, and oversaw a large propaganda network through his National Education Program, which sponsored short cartoons, "Freedom Forums" (gatherings of business people to promote the American way), and lecture tours for Benson.
George Stuart Benson | |
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Benson as he appeared in the Harding-produced The War We Are In, Part 2 anticommunist film, 1962. | |
| Born | September 26, 1898 Dewey County, Oklahoma |
| Died | December 15, 1991 (aged 93) Searcy, Arkansas |
| Resting place | Oak Grove Cemetery, Searcy, Arkansas |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harding College |
| Occupation(s) | Missionary College administrator Conservative political activist |
| Spouse(s) | Sally Ellis Hockaday, Marguerite O’Banion |
| Children | Two daughters |
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