Basil O'Conor
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Basil O'Conor has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Jan 2026 on American History Tellers. As NFIP director, he organizes the massive field trials, manages manufacturers, and clashes with the Surgeon General during the Cutter crisis.
Daniel Basil O'Connor was an American lawyer and nonprofit executive. In cooperation with U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt he started two foundations for the rehabilitation of polio patients and the research on polio prevention and treatment. From 1944 to 1949 he was chairman and president of the American Red Cross and from 1945 to 1950 he was chairman of the League of Red Cross Societies.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on American History Tellers |
| Role | President/Director (executive leader) |
| Affiliation | National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (NFIP; March of Dimes) |
Who talks about Basil O'Conor on podcasts?
Basil O'Conor came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on American History Tellers.
What is Basil O'Conor mentioned alongside?
Basil O'Conor is most often mentioned alongside Leonard Sheiley, Thomas Francis and Airship.
Criticizes: Leonard Sheiley
Worked with: Thomas Francis
Mentioned together: Airship, Lindsey Graham, Wondery, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jenny Lauer Beckman, Ellie Stanton, Dorian Marina, Desi Blle, Carl Byer, Thomas Rivers