Basil O'Connor
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Basil O'Connor has been mentioned in one podcast episode on American History Tellers (Jan 2026). As NFIP director, he drives urgency, fundraising messaging, and institutional power to accelerate vaccine development and back Salk despite scientific opposition.
As NFIP director, he drives urgency, fundraising messaging, and institutional power to accelerate vaccine development and back Salk despite scientific opposition.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on American History Tellers |
| Role | Director (NFIP); organizer/fundraiser |
Who talks about Basil O'Connor on podcasts?
Lindsey Graham brought up Basil O'Connor; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on American History Tellers.
- Conquering Polio | Beyond the Microscope | American History Tellers on American History Tellers (Jan 2026) — Lindsey Graham
What is Basil O'Connor mentioned alongside?
Basil O'Connor is most often mentioned alongside Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Queen Mary.
Influence on: Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Affiliated with: Queen Mary