Frederick M. Alger Jr.
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Frederick M. Alger Jr. | |
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| United States Ambassador to Belgium | |
| In office May 26, 1953 – March 27, 1957 | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Myron M. Cowen |
| Succeeded by | John Clifford Folger |
| Michigan Secretary of State | |
| In office February 9, 1947 – January 11, 1952 | |
| Governor | Kim Sigler G. Mennen Williams |
| Preceded by | Herman H. Dignan |
| Succeeded by | Owen J. Cleary |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 3, 1907 |
| Died | January 7, 1967 (aged 59) Grosse Pointe, Michigan, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Frederick Moulton Alger Jr. (August 3, 1907 – January 7, 1967) was an American politician and diplomat.
Alger was born on August 3, 1907, to parents Frederick Moulton and Mary Eldridge Alger in Detroit, Michigan. He was a grandson of Russell A. Alger.[1]
Military career
Alger served in the United States Navy during World War II.[1]
Political career
Alger unsuccessfully ran for the position of United States Representative from Michigan's 14th District in 1936. He received 34.4% of the vote.[2] Alger served as the Michigan Secretary of State from 1947 to 1952. In 1950, Alger ran in the Michigan gubernatorial Republican primary unsuccessfully. Alger was the Republican nominee in the 1952 Michigan gubernatorial election, but was again unsuccessful.[1][3]
Diplomatic career
Alger was appointed to the position of United States Ambassador to Belgium by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 26, 1953. The presentation of his credentials occurred on July 22, 1953. The termination of mission occurred on March 27, 1957.[4]
