John Chambers Hughes
American diplomat
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John Chambers Hughes (1891–1971), was an American diplomat and the United States Permanent Representative to NATO from 12 June 1953 until 20 April 1955.[1] A graduate of Princeton University, he was a close friend of CIA Director Allen Dulles. Hughes, a Wall Street financier, was the head of the New York bureau of the Office of Strategic Services during World War II.[2]
Preceded byWilliam Henry Draper Jr.
Succeeded byGeorge Walbridge Perkins Jr.
Born1891
Died1971 (aged 79–80)
John Chambers Hughes | |
|---|---|
| 2nd United States Ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization | |
| In office June 12, 1953 – April 20, 1955 | |
| Preceded by | William Henry Draper Jr. |
| Succeeded by | George Walbridge Perkins Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1891 |
| Died | 1971 (aged 79–80) |
| Education | Princeton University |