Robert W. Welch, Jr.
Robert W. Welch, Jr.
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 Societyin 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...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth1 December 1899
CountryUnited States of America