John Hay Whitney
American diplomat and publisher (1904–1982) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Jack Whitney.
This article is about the ambassador, philanthropist and investor. For the venture capital firm he founded, see J.H. Whitney & Company.
John Hay Whitney (August 17, 1904 – February 8, 1982) was U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, publisher of the New York Herald Tribune, and president of the Museum of Modern Art. He was a member of the Whitney family.
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John Hay Whitney | |
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United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom | |
In office February 11, 1957 – January 14, 1961 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Winthrop W. Aldrich |
Succeeded by | David K. E. Bruce |
Personal details | |
Born | August 17, 1904 Ellsworth, Maine |
Died | February 8, 1982 (aged 77) Manhasset, New York |
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | |
Children | Kate Roosevelt Whitney Sara D. Roosevelt Whitney |
Parent(s) | Payne Whitney Helen Julia Hay |
Relatives | See Whitney family |
Education | Groton School |
Alma mater | Yale College |
Awards | Legion of Merit Benjamin Franklin Medal[1] |
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