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Charles Edward Rhetts

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Charles Edward Rhetts
United States Ambassador to Liberia
In office
July 5, 1962 – September 30, 1964
PresidentJohn F. Kennedy
Preceded byElbert G. Mathews
Succeeded byBen H. Brown Jr.
Personal details
Born(1910-05-21)May 21, 1910
Columbus, Indiana
DiedNovember 14, 1971(1971-11-14) (aged 61)
London, England
SpouseRuth Fisher
Children3
Alma materDartmouth College
Harvard Law School

Charles Edward Rhetts (May 21, 1910 – November 14, 1971) was an American diplomat.

Early life

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Rhetts was born in Columbus, Indiana on May 21, 1910.[1]

Education

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Rhetts graduated from Dartmouth College and Harvard Law School.[2]

Career

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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

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President John F. Kennedy with US Ambassador to Liberia, Charles Edward Rhetts

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

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Rhetts was married to Ruth Fisher. Together they had three children.[2]

Death

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On November 14, 1971, Rhetts died during a vacation in London, England of a heart attack.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Reynolds-brown to Rhoderick". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d "Charles Rhetts, Lawyer, Dies; Ex‐Ambassador to Liberia, 61". New York Times. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
  3. ^ "Department History - Charles Edward Rhetts (1910–1971)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved January 22, 2020.