Robert W. Welch, Jr. — American Businessman born on December 01, 1899, died on January 06, 1985
Robert Henry Winborne Welch Jr., was an American businessman, political activist, and author. He was independently wealthy following his retirement and used that wealth to sponsor anti-Communist causes. He co-founded the conservative group the John Birch Society in 1958 and tightly controlled it until his death. He became a highly controversial target of criticism by liberals, as well as by some leading conservatives such as William F. Buckley, Jr... (wikipedia)