George S. Messersmith
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George Strausser Messersmith (October 3, 1883 – January 29, 1960) was a United States ambassador to Austria, Cuba, Mexico, and Argentina. Messersmith also served as head of the consulate in Germany from 1930 to 1934, during the rise of the Nazi Party.[2]
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George S. Messersmith | |
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United States Ambassador to Argentina | |
In office April 12, 1946 – June 12, 1947 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Spruille Braden |
Succeeded by | James Cabell Bruce |
United States Ambassador to Mexico | |
In office February 24, 1942 – May 15, 1946 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Josephus Daniels |
Succeeded by | Walter C. Thurston |
United States Ambassador to Cuba | |
In office March 8, 1940 – February 8, 1942 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | J. Butler Wright |
Succeeded by | Spruille Braden |
United States Assistant Secretary of State | |
In office July 9, 1937 – February 15, 1940[1] | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Sumner Welles |
Succeeded by | Hugh R. Wilson |
United States Ambassador to Austria | |
In office April 7, 1934 – July 11, 1937 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | George Howard Earle III |
Succeeded by | Grenville T. Emmet |
Personal details | |
Born | George Strausser Messersmith October 3, 1883 Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | January 29, 1960(1960-01-29) (aged 76) |
Profession | Lawyer, Diplomat |
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He was best known in his day for his controversial decision to issue a visa to Albert Einstein to travel to the United States.[3] He is also known today for his diplomatic handling of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, later Duke and Duchess of Windsor, in the era before World War II.[4]