William Walton Butterworth
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William Walton Butterworth (September 7, 1903 – March 31, 1975) was an American diplomat. He was United States Ambassador to Canada.
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William Walton Butterworth | |
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8th United States Ambassador to Canada | |
In office October 4, 1962 – September 10, 1968 | |
President | John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | Livingston T. Merchant |
Succeeded by | Harold F. Linder |
1st United States Ambassador to the European Communities | |
In office August 10, 1961 – October 25, 1962 | |
President | John F. Kennedy |
Succeeded by | John W. Tuthill |
United States Ambassador to Sweden | |
In office July 5, 1950 – December 9, 1953 | |
President | Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | H. Freeman Matthews |
Succeeded by | John M. Cabot |
1st Assistant Secretary of State for Japanese Affairs | |
In office March 28, 1950 – July 4, 1950 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
1st Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs | |
In office September 29, 1949 – March 28, 1950 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Dean Rusk |
Personal details | |
Born | (1903-09-07)September 7, 1903 New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana |
Died | March 31, 1975(1975-03-31) (aged 71) Manhattan, New York City, New York |
Cause of death | Cirrhosis of the liver |
Resting place | New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana |
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