# Lem Billings

> Kirk LeMoyne "Lem" Billings was an American businessman known for his close, long-standing friendship with John F. Kennedy and the Kennedy family. A graduate of Choate, Billings earned a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a master's degree in business administration from Harvard University. He served in the AFS ambulance service and the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War II and later had a long career in advertising. Billings was a preparatory school roommate of Kennedy's, an usher at his wedding, and a campaigner for his successful 1960 presidential bid. During Kennedy's presidency, Billings acted as an unofficial aide to Kennedy and was a frequent visitor to the White House. Later, Billings assisted Sargent Shriver as a trustee of the Kennedy family trusts.

*American businessman (1916-1981)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Business Professional
- **Category:** Business Professionals
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1916-04-15
- **Died:** 1981-05-28
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Kirk LeMoyne "Lem" Billings was an American businessman known for his close, long-standing friendship with John F. Kennedy and the Kennedy family. A graduate of Choate, Billings earned a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a master's degree in business administration from Harvard University. He served in the AFS ambulance service and the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War II and later had a long career in advertising. Billings was a preparatory school roommate of Kennedy's, an usher at his wedding, and a campaigner for his successful 1960 presidential bid. During Kennedy's presidency, Billings acted as an unofficial aide to Kennedy and was a frequent visitor to the White House. Later, Billings assisted Sargent Shriver as a trustee of the Kennedy family trusts.

## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 52.1 / 100
- **Momentum:** 10.1 / 100  (trend: RISING)
- **Historical depth:** 5.4 / 100
- **Attention shift:** 56.2 / 100
- **Source confidence:** 30.0 / 100
- **Profile completeness:** 70.0 / 100

## Sources
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