Loy W. Henderson
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Loy Wesley Henderson (June 28, 1892 – March 24, 1986) was a United States Foreign Service Officer and diplomat.
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Loy W. Henderson | |
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United States Ambassador to Iran | |
In office September 29, 1951 – December 30, 1954 | |
President | Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Henry F. Grady |
Succeeded by | Selden Chapin |
United States Ambassador to India | |
In office November 19, 1948 – September 21, 1951 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Henry F. Grady |
Succeeded by | Chester Bowles |
United States Minister to Iraq | |
In office November 20, 1943 – April 7, 1945 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Thomas M. Wilson |
Succeeded by | George Wadsworth II |
8th Assistant Secretary of State for Administration | |
In office January 26, 1955 – August 9, 1955 | |
Preceded by | Isaac W. Carpenter Jr. |
Succeeded by | Isaac W. Carpenter Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | (1892-06-28)June 28, 1892 Rogers, Arkansas, U.S. |
Died | March 24, 1986(1986-03-24) (aged 93) Bethesda, Maryland |
Awards | President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service (1958) |
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