Amory Houghton
American diplomat (1899–1981) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Amory Houghton (July 27, 1899 – February 21, 1981)[1] served as United States Ambassador to France from 1957 to 1961[2] and as national president of the Boy Scouts of America. He was chairman of the board of Corning Glass Works (1941–1961).[3] In 1959 he was elected as an honorary member of the New York Society of the Cincinnati.
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Amory Houghton | |
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United States Ambassador to France | |
In office April 17, 1957 – January 19, 1961 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | C. Douglas Dillon |
Succeeded by | James M. Gavin |
President of the Boy Scouts of America | |
In office 1946–1951 | |
Preceded by | Walter W. Head |
Succeeded by | John M. Schiff |
Personal details | |
Born | (1899-07-27)July 27, 1899 Corning, New York, U.S. |
Died | February 21, 1981(1981-02-21) (aged 81) Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Laura DeKay Richardson
(m. 1921) |
Relations | See Houghton family |
Children | 5, including Amory Jr., James |
Parent(s) | Alanson B. Houghton Adelaide Louise Wellington |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Awards | Legion of Honour |
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