American politician and diplomat (1888–1959)
"John Dulles" redirects here. For his grandfather, the American Presbyterian minister and author, see John Welsh Dulles. For his son, the American scholar of Brazilian history, see John W.
F. Dulles.
John Foster Dulles |
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Dulles, c. 1949 |
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In office January 26, 1953 – April 22, 1959 |
President | Dwight D.
Eisenhower |
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Preceded by | Dean Acheson |
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Succeeded by | Christian Herter |
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In office July 7, 1949 – November 8, 1949 |
Appointed by | Thomas E.
Dewey |
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Preceded by | Robert F. Wagner |
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Succeeded by | Herbert H. Lehman |
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Born | (1888-02-25)February 25, 1888 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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Died | May 24, 1959(1959-05-24) (aged 71) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
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Political party | Republican |
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Spouse | Janet Pomeroy Avery (m. 1912) |
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Children |
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Relatives | Dulles family |
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Education | Princeton University (
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