William Howard Taft III
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| William Howard Taft III | |
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| United States Ambassador to Ireland | |
| In office 1953–1957 |
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| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Francis P. Matthews |
| Succeeded by | Scott McLeod |
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| Born | 1915 |
| Died | 1991 |
| Profession | Diplomat |
See also: Taft family
William Howard Taft III (August 7, 1915 - February 23, 1991) was the grandson of William Howard Taft and served as U.S. ambassador to Ireland from 1953 to 1957.[1] His task was made easier by the fact that John A. Costello, Taoiseach 1954-57 was a personal friend; Taft described Costello as "pleasant and unassuming" whereas he had found Éamon de Valera "formal and aloof". Taft played a considerable part in organising Costello's successful State visit to the United States in March 1956. Taft was also a member of the Metropolitan Club of Washington D.C. until at least the mid-1980s, perhaps later. Taft was the father of William Howard Taft IV.[2]
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