Thomas Graham Jr., US Arms Control Negotiator, Dies at 92
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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 13
Thomas Graham Jr., US Arms Control Negotiator, Dies at 92
1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Sep 13
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Thomas Graham Jr. died Sept. 3 at his home in Washington at 92, his stepdaughter Missy Ryan confirmed.
Beginning in 1970, Graham spent nearly 30 years negotiating nuclear arms agreements, taking part in about 20 treaties including SALT and START.
Four presidents relied on him as chief counsel of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, and Bill Clinton named him special representative for arms control from 1994 to 1997, with ambassador rank.
A central figure in Cold War treaty fights, Graham also stirred a major 1985 debate when he argued Reagan's proposed Strategic Defense Initiative violated the 1972 antiballistic missile treaty.