Charles Edward Rhetts (May 21, 1910 – November 14, 1971) was an American diplomat.
Charles Edward Rhetts | |
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| United States Ambassador to Liberia | |
| In office July 5, 1962 – September 30, 1964 | |
| President | John F. Kennedy |
| Preceded by | Elbert G. Mathews |
| Succeeded by | Ben H. Brown Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 21, 1910 Columbus, Indiana |
| Died | November 14, 1971 (aged 61) London, England |
| Spouse | Ruth Fisher |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College Harvard Law School |
Early life edit
Rhetts was born in Columbus, Indiana on May 21, 1910.[1]
Education edit
Rhetts graduated from Dartmouth College and Harvard Law School.[2]
Career edit
In 1934, after graduating, he worked in Washington D.C., with New Deal agencies. In 1945, Rhetts served as acting assistant Attorney General. Rhetts also practiced private law in Washington D.C., where he represented John S. Service.[2]
Diplomatic career edit
Rhetts was appointed by President John F. Kennedy to the position of United States Ambassador to Liberia on July 5, 1962. The presentation of his credentials occurred on August 7, 1962. He remained in this position until September 30, 1964.[3]
Personal life edit
Rhetts was married to Ruth Fisher. Together they had three children.[2]
Death edit
On November 14, 1971, Rhetts died during a vacation in London, England of a heart attack.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Reynolds-brown to Rhoderick". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Charles Rhetts, Lawyer, Dies; Ex‐Ambassador to Liberia, 61". New York Times. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ "Department History - Charles Edward Rhetts (1910–1971)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
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