Ely Palmer
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Ely Eliot Palmer (November 29, 1887 – August 12, 1977) was an American diplomat who served as the first United States Ambassador to Afghanistan in 1948. He later served on the United Nations Conciliation Commission as its chairman.
Quick Facts 1st United States Ambassador to Afghanistan, President ...
Ely E. Palmer | |
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1st United States Ambassador to Afghanistan | |
In office June 5, 1948 – November 18, 1948 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Himself (as Minister) |
Succeeded by | Louis G. Dreyfus |
4th United States Minister to Afghanistan | |
In office December 6, 1945 – June 5, 1948 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Cornelius Engert |
Succeeded by | Himself (as Ambassador) |
Personal details | |
Born | Ely Eliot Palmer (1887-11-29)November 29, 1887 Providence, Rhode Island |
Died | August 12, 1977(1977-08-12) (aged 89) San Bernardino, California |
Citizenship | United States |
Spouse |
Eno Ham Johnson
(m. 1913; died 1961) |
Education | Brown University (A.B.) George Washington University (M.Dip.) University of Paris |
Profession | Diplomat |
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