Richard Lee Jones
Richard Lee Jones | |
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| United States Ambassador to Liberia | |
| In office May 31, 1955 – July 24, 1959 | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Jesse D. Locker |
| Succeeded by | Elbert G. Mathews |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1893 |
| Died | 1975 (aged 81-82) |
Richard Lee Jones (1893 – 1975) was an American diplomat.
Early life
Jones was born in 1893. Jones was of African ancestry.[1]
Diplomatic career
Jones was appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to the position of United States Ambassador to Liberia on May 31, 1955. The presentation of his credentials occurred on June 24, 1955. He remained in this position until July 24, 1959.[2]
Personal life
At some point in his life, Jones lived in Illinois.[2]
Death
Jones died in 1975.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Jones, O to R". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ a b "Department History - Richard Lee Jones (1893–1975)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
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| Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary | |
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