Peter B. Bensinger
DEA Administrator
Peter B. Bensinger (born 1936) is an American politician and businessman. He was the 2nd Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) from 1976 to 1981 during the Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan presidencies.
Peter B. Bensinger | |
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| 2nd Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration | |
| In office January 23, 1976 – July 10, 1981 Acting: January 23, 1976 - February 23, 1976 | |
| President | Gerald Ford Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Henry S. Dogin (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Francis M. Mullen |
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| Born | 1936 (age 87–88) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Phillips Exeter Academy Yale University |
He was appointed Acting DEA Administrator on January 23, 1976, and confirmed by the United States Senate on February 5, 1976.
In 1982, Bensinger became president and CEO of Bensinger, DuPont & Associates in Chicago.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Peter B. Bensinger". bensingerdupont.com. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
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