George V. Allen
American diplomat (1903–1970) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the American diplomat George Venable Allen. For the British vice-chancellor, see George Vance Allen.
George Venable Allen (November 3, 1903 – July 11, 1970) was a United States diplomat. He served as ambassador to Iran during the crisis of 1946 and was involved in managing US relations amid the Cold War with the Soviet Union. He was involved in expanding activities of the Voice of America, exporting culture and increasing US participation in the UNESCO.
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George Venable Allen | |
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Born | (1903-11-03)November 3, 1903 |
Died | July 11, 1970(1970-07-11) (aged 66) |
Alma mater | Duke University |
Occupation | Diplomat |
Known for | U.S. Ambassador to Iran, Yugoslavia, India, Nepal, and Greece |
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