George Walbridge Perkins Jr.
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George Walbridge Perkins II (May 2, 1895 – January 11, 1960) was an American diplomat who served as Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs from 1949 to 1953 and as United States Permanent Representative to NATO from 1955 to 1957.[1]
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George Walbridge Perkins Jr. | |
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3rd United States Permanent Representative to NATO | |
In office March 14, 1955 – October 12, 1957 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | John Chambers Hughes |
Succeeded by | Warren Randolph Burgess |
1st Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs | |
In office August 1, 1949 – January 31, 1953 | |
President | Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Livingston T. Merchant |
Personal details | |
Born | (1895-05-02)May 2, 1895 Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Died | January 11, 1960(1960-01-11) (aged 64) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
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