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Chester Bowles

American politician (1901-1986) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 85

Chester Bliss Bowles was an American diplomat and ambassador, governor of Connecticut, congressman and co-founder of a major advertising agency, Benton & Bowles, now part of Publicis Groupe.

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Bowles is best known for his influence on American foreign policy during Cold War years, when he argued that economic assistance to the Third World was the best means to fight communism, and even more important, to create a more peaceable world order.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1986 · aged 85