Richard Lee Jones

Richard Lee Jones (1893 – 1975) was an American diplomat.

Richard Lee Jones
United States Ambassador to Liberia
In office
May 31, 1955 – July 24, 1959
PresidentDwight D. Eisenhower
Preceded byJesse D. Locker
Succeeded byElbert G. Mathews
Personal details
Born1893
Died1975 (aged 81-82)

Early life

Jones was born in 1893. Jones was of African ancestry.[1]

Diplomatic career

Jones was appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to the position of United States Ambassador to Liberia on May 31, 1955. The presentation of his credentials occurred on June 24, 1955. He remained in this position until July 24, 1959.[2]

Personal life

At some point in his life, Jones lived in Illinois.[2]

Death

Jones died in 1975.[1]

References
  1. "Jones, O to R". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  2. "Department History - Richard Lee Jones (1893–1975)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
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