Hugh S. Cumming Jr.
American lawyer (1900–1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hugh Smith Cumming Jr. (March 10, 1900 – November 24, 1986) was a career Foreign Service Officer from 1933 until 1963 when he retired. During these 30 years, he was a United States diplomat who was United States Ambassador to Indonesia from 1953 to 1957 and then Director of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research from 1957 to 1961.
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Hugh S. Cumming Jr. | |
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Director of the Bureau for Intelligence and Research | |
In office October 10, 1957 – February 19, 1961 | |
Preceded by | New office |
Succeeded by | Roger Hilsman |
United States Ambassador to Indonesia | |
In office October 15, 1953 – March 3, 1957 | |
Preceded by | H. Merle Cochran |
Succeeded by | John M. Allison |
Personal details | |
Born | Hugh Smith Cumming Jr. (1900-03-10)March 10, 1900 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | November 24, 1986(1986-11-24) (aged 86) |
Resting place | Saint Johns Church Cemetery, Hampton, Virginia, U.S. |
Spouse | Winifred Burney West |
Parent(s) | Hugh S. Cumming Lucy Booth Cumming |
Alma mater | University of Virginia School of Law |
Profession | Lawyer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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