Walter Sherman Gifford
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Walter Sherman Gifford (January 10, 1885 – May 7, 1966) was an American businessman best known as the president of the AT&T Corporation from 1925 to 1948. He later served as United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1950 to 1953.
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Walter Sherman Gifford | |
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United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom | |
In office December 12, 1950 – January 23, 1953 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Lewis Williams Douglas |
Succeeded by | Winthrop W. Aldrich |
6th President of American Telephone & Telegraph | |
In office 1925–1948 | |
Preceded by | Harry Bates Thayer |
Succeeded by | Leroy A. Wilson |
Personal details | |
Born | Walter Sherman Gifford (1885-01-10)January 10, 1885 Salem, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | May 7, 1966(1966-05-07) (aged 81) New York, New York, U.S. |
Parent(s) | Nathan P. Gifford and Harriet M. Spinney |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Occupation | President of AT&T |
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