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Carl Walther Strom (December 22, 1899 – January 27, 1969) was an American diplomat who served as United States ambassador to Cambodia, replacing Robert M. McClintock,[1] from October 11, 1956 to March 8, 1959 and United States ambassador to Bolivia from April 8, 1959 to May 8, 1961.
Carl Walther Strom | |
|---|---|
| United States ambassador to Cambodia | |
| In office October 11, 1956 – March 8, 1959 | |
| United States ambassador to Bolivia | |
| In office April 8, 1959 – May 8, 1961 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 22, 1899 Albert Lea, Minnesota |
| Died | January 27, 1969 (aged 69) Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Biography edit
He graduated from Luther College (Iowa) in 1919[2] and earned a PhD in mathematics from the University of Illinois.[1]
Diplomatic career edit
Strom was named United States ambassador to Cambodia on October 11, 1956.[3] Strom served until March 8, 1959.[3] On April 8, 1959 he was named United States ambassador to Bolivia.[3] He served until May 8, 1961.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b Rust, William J.; Herring, George C.; Johns, Andrew L.; Statler, Kathryn C. (2016). Eisenhower and Cambodia: Diplomacy, Covert Action, and the Origins of the Second Indochina War. University Press of Kentucky. pp. 123–146. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ The Papers of Carl W. Strom, 1882-1990 | Luther College Archives
- ^ a b c d "Carl Walther Strom (1899–1969)". Office of the Historian - United States Department of State. Retrieved May 7, 2021.