Strauss, Robert S.

Robert S. Strauss was born on October 19, 1918 in Lockhart, Texas. He received an LL.B. from the University of Texas in 1941. He was a special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 1941 to 1945; and a partner in the law firm of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, Dallas, 1945 to 1977 and 1981. He held a number of positions with the Democratic National Committee (DNC), including committeeman from Texas, 1968 to 1972; member of the executive committee, 1969 to 1977; treasurer, 1970 to 1972; and chairman, 1972 to 1977. Strauss held a number of positions during the Carter Administration, including Special Trade Representative with rank of ambassador, 1977 to 1979; Special Counselor on Inflation, 1978 to 1979; President Carter's personal representative for Middle East negotiations, 1979 to 1981; and chairman of President Carter's reelection campaign, 1979 to 1981. Strauss received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1980, and served as U.S. Ambassador to Russia from 1991 to 1993.

From the description of Strauss, Robert S., 1918- (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10575977