William Christian Bullitt Jr.
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William Christian Bullitt Jr. (January 25, 1891 – February 15, 1967) was an American diplomat, journalist, and novelist. He is known for his special mission to negotiate with Lenin on behalf of the Paris Peace Conference, often recalled as a missed opportunity to normalize relations with the Bolsheviks.[2] He was also the first U.S. ambassador to the Soviet Union and the U.S. ambassador to France during World War II.[3] In his youth, he was considered a radical, but he later became an outspoken anticommunist.[4]
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William Christian Bullitt Jr. | |
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United States Ambassador to France | |
In office October 13, 1936 – July 11, 1940 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Jesse I. Strauss |
Succeeded by | William D. Leahy |
1st United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union | |
In office December 13, 1933 – May 16, 1936 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | David R. Francis (as Ambassador to Russia) |
Succeeded by | Joseph E. Davies |
Personal details | |
Born | January 25, 1891 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
Died | February 15, 1967(1967-02-15) (aged 76) Neuilly, France |
Political party | Republican (since 1948)[1] |
Other political affiliations | Democratic (until 1948) |
Spouses | |
Children | 2 |
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