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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In office April 23, 1946 – February 17, 1948 |
President | Harry S. Truman |
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Preceded by | Wallace Murray |
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Succeeded by | John C. Wiley |
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In office October 27, 1949 – March 11, 1953 |
President | Harry S. Truman |
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Preceded by | Cavendish W. Cannon |
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Succeeded by | James Williams Riddleberger |
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In office March 11, 1953 – November 30, 1954 |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
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Preceded by | Chester Bowles |
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Succeeded by | John Sherman Cooper |
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In office March 11, 1953 – November 30, 1954 |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
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Preceded by | Chester Bowles |
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Succeeded by | John Cooper |
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In office July 26, 1956 – November 13, 1957 |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
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Preceded by | Cavendish W. Cannon |
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Succeeded by | James Williams Riddleberger |
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In office January 26, 1955 – August 27, 1956 |
Preceded by | Henry A. Byroade |
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Succeeded by | William M. Rountree |
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In office March 31, 1948 – November 28, 1949 |
Preceded by | William Benton |
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Succeeded by | Edward W. Barrett |
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Born | (1903-11-03)November 3, 1903 Durham, North Carolina |
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Died | July 11, 1970(1970-07-11) (aged 66) Bahama, North Carolina |
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Alma mater | Duke University |
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