Ruth Sivard

Overview

Ruth Sivard (née Leger) born Queens, New York November 25, 1915 (d. 2015). American sociologist, economist, and arms expert. The Nixon administration discontinued her official reports on arms for US Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, leading to her resignation, 1971. Founded World Priorities non-profit organization, which published “World Military and Social Expenditures”, 1974-96; “Women. . . a World Survey”.

Quotations

“The accumulation of destructive force in the name of national defense has itself become the major threat to international stability and human security.” (quote and photo New York Times, Aug. 28, 2015)