Franklin E. Morales (January 26, 1884 – July 1962)[1] was an American businessman and diplomat.

Franklin E. Morales

He was born in Philadelphia and attended public schools. After attending business school and studying law, he became a Central American representative for Internations Commercial Corporation. He served as the company's vice president from 1919 through 1920. He then became a representative of manufacturing jewelers in South America until he was appointed by Warren Harding as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Honduras on October 24, 1921.[2][3] He served from January 18, 1922 – March 2, 1925.[4]

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  1. ^ "Politicians Who Died in 1962". The Political Graveyard. June 16, 2008. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  2. ^ Register of the department of state
  3. ^ New York Times, July 21, 1962
  4. ^ "Principal Officers of the Department and U.S. Chiefs of Mission: Honduras". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by United States Ambassador to Honduras
January 18, 1922 – March 2, 1925
Succeeded by