William Korey

William Korey (16 June 1922 – 26 August 2009)^[1] was an American lobbyist on international issues for B’nai B’rith. He was also a director of the Anti-Defamation League.

Korey wrote the influential book The Soviet Cage, one of a half-dozen books he published in the course of his career.^[2]

Personal details

Korey graduated from the University of Chicago.^[2] He served in the American Army during World War II. He attended the Russian institute at Columbia University, inspired by interactions with Russian soldiers.^[2] After attaining his doctorate, Corey taught for a number of years, including at the City College of New York.^[2]