David McKendree Key (February 4, 1900 – July 15, 1988) of Tennessee, a descendant of David M. Key, served as United States Ambassador to Burma from April 1950 to October 1951, and later as the Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs of the State Department. He graduated from Harvard College.

David McK. Key
4th Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs
In office
December 18, 1953 – July 31, 1955
PresidentDwight Eisenhower
Preceded byRobert D. Murphy
Succeeded byFrancis O. Wilcox
United States Ambassador to Burma
In office
April 1950 – October 1951
PresidentHarry S. Truman
Preceded byJ. Klahr Huddle
Succeeded byWilliam J. Sebald
Personal details
Born(1900-02-04)February 4, 1900
Tennessee, United States
DiedJuly 15, 1988(1988-07-15) (aged 88)
EducationHarvard College
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Diplomatic posts
Preceded by U.S. Ambassador to Burma
April 26, 1950 – October 28, 1951
Succeeded by
Government offices
Preceded by Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs
December 18, 1953 – July 31, 1955
Succeeded by