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Herbert London
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| President of the Hudson Institute | |
| In office 1997–2011 |
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| Preceded by | Leslie Lenkowsky |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth R. Weinstein |
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Herbert Ira London
March 6, 1939 Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 10, 2018 (aged 79) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Conservative Republican |
| Children | At least 3, including Stacy |
| Alma mater | Columbia University New York University |
| Occupation | Political activist, commentator, author, academic |
Herbert Ira London (born March 6, 1939 – died November 10, 2018) was an American conservative thinker, writer, and university professor. He was known for sharing his opinions on politics and society.
From 1997 to 2011, London was the president of the Hudson Institute, which is a group that studies important issues. He also wrote articles often for The Washington Times newspaper. Later, he led the London Center for Policy Research, another group that studies policy. He was also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a group that discusses how the U.S. deals with other countries.
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About Herbert London's Life
London was born on March 6, 1939, in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York. His mother, Esta, was a homemaker, and his father, Jack, sold materials for furniture. His family was Jewish. London was very tall, 6 feet 5 inches, and played basketball for his high school team at Jamaica High School. His team even won a city championship!
He went to Columbia University and later earned a special degree called a doctorate in history from New York University in 1966.
Herbert London passed away in Manhattan on November 10, 2018, when he was 79 years old. He died from problems related to heart failure.
Herbert London's Career
After finishing his studies, London started working at New York University. In 1972, he helped create a new program called "University Without Walls" (UWW). This program was special because it allowed students to learn in new ways, outside of traditional classrooms. It also let them study different subjects together.
In 1976, UWW changed its name to the Gallatin Division. Students in this program could design their own study plans and didn't have to take specific classes. London led this program until 1992. After that, he became a professor at NYU. The Gallatin Division is now called the Gallatin School of Individualized Study.
London also led the Hudson Institute from 1997 to 2011. He was also a senior expert at the Center for the American University and led the National Association of Scholars. In 2013, he joined a group called the Coalition to Reduce Spending.
He was a well-known speaker and appeared on many TV and radio shows, including CNN's Crossfire. His writings were published in major newspapers like the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
Herbert London's Political Campaigns
London became a Republican in New York in 1978. He was seen as a strong conservative, sometimes working with the New York State Republican Party and sometimes disagreeing with them.
Running for Mayor of New York City (1989)
In 1989, London wanted to run for Mayor of New York City. He sought to be the candidate for both the Conservative Party and the Republican Party. However, another person, Ronald Lauder, was chosen by the Conservatives. London then decided not to run in the Republican primary election.
Running for Governor of New York (1990)
In 1990, London ran for Governor of New York as the candidate for the Conservative Party. This time, the Conservative Party chose not to support the Republican candidate, Pierre Rinfret. London finished very close behind Rinfret in the election. The person who won the election was Mario Cuomo, who was re-elected for his third term.
Running for New York Comptroller (1994)
After the 1990 election, London started thinking about running for Governor again in 1994. However, he later decided to run for state Comptroller instead. The Comptroller is like the state's chief accountant, managing its money.
London faced Carl McCall in this election. The race was very competitive. McCall won the election, becoming the first African American person elected to a statewide office in New York.
The London Center for Policy Research
The London Center for Policy Research (LCPR) is a special kind of group called a think tank. Herbert London started it in 2012 in New York City. This center does research and gives advice on important topics like national security, how countries get along, energy, and understanding risks.
The center aims to question common ideas and help people understand policy issues better. It also works to support ideas that are good for the United States and its allies. Many people from the London Center worked with the Trump Administration, taking on different roles. Some of the people who are part of the center include Deroy Murdock, Gordon G. Chang, and Monica Crowley.
