Joseph L. Johnson
Joseph L. Johnson | |
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| United States Ambassador to Liberia | |
| In office August 27, 1918 – February 13, 1922 | |
| President | Woodrow Wilson |
| Preceded by | James L. Curtis |
| Succeeded by | Solomon Porter Hood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1874 Washington Township, Ohio |
| Died | 1945 (aged 70-71) |
Joseph Lowery Johnson (February 14, 1874 – 1945) was the United States Ambassador to Liberia from 1918 to 1922.
Early life[]
Johnson was born on February 14, 1874, in Washington Township, Ohio. Johnson was of African ancestry.[1]
Career[]
Johnson was appointed by President Woodrow Wilson to the position of United States Ambassador to Liberia on August 27, 1918. The presentation of his credentials occurred on October 8, 1919. He remained in this position until February 13, 1922.[2]
Death[]
Johnson died in 1945.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Johnson, J." Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ a b "Department History - Joseph Lowery Johnson (1874–1945)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
| Commissioner and Consul General | |
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| Minister Resident/Consul General | |
| Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary | |
| Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary | |
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