Robert Henry Winborne Welch Jr. (December 1, 1899 – January 6, 1985) was an American businessman and political organizer. He was wealthy following his retirement from the candy business and used it to sponsor anti-communist causes. He co-founded the conservative group the John Birch Society (JBS) in 1958 and tightly controlled it until his death. He was bitterly opposed by liberals, as well as some conservatives such as William F. Buckley Jr.
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1 December 1899 Chowan County, North Carolina
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Died |
6 January 1985 (aged 85) Winchester, Massachusetts, US
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Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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