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[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Jones, O to R". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Department History - Richard Lee Jones (1893–1975)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
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