Lucy W. Benson
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Lucy Wilson Benson (born August 25, 1927)[1] was United States Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs from 1977 to 1980. When Benson was named to this post, it was the highest position ever held by a woman in the United States Department of State.[2]
Prior to joining the State Department, Benson served as President of the League of Women Voters (1968 to 1974) and Massachusetts Secretary of Human Services (1975 to 1977).[3]
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| Preceded by | Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs March 28, 1977–January 5, 1980 |
Succeeded by Matthew Nimetz |
| Preceded by | Massachusetts Secretary of Human Services 1975–1977 |
Succeeded by Jerald Stevens |
| Preceded by | President of the League of Women Voters 1968–1974 |
Succeeded by Ruth Clusen |
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Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs of the United States of America
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| Under Secretary of State for International Security Affairs 1972–93 |
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| Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs 1993–present |
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