Leo J. Keena
American football player and diplomat (1878–1967) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Leo John Keena[lower-alpha 1] (April 12, 1878 – December 13, 1967) was an American football player and diplomat.
Quick Facts 2nd United States Minister to South Africa, President ...
Leo J. Keena | |
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2nd United States Minister to South Africa | |
In office October 22, 1937 – August 13, 1942 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Ralph J. Totten |
Succeeded by | Lincoln MacVeagh |
United States Minister to Honduras | |
In office July 19, 1935 – May 1, 1937 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Julius Gareché Lay |
Succeeded by | John Draper Erwin |
Personal details | |
Born | Leo Japathet Keena (1878-04-12)April 12, 1878 Detroit, Michigan, United States |
Died | December 13, 1967(1967-12-13) (aged 89) Knysna, Cape Province, South Africa |
Citizenship | United States |
Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Known for | Diplomat |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1898 |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
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