Edward Stettinius Jr.
American diplomat, ran Lend Lease (1900-1949)
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Edward Reilly Stettinius, Jr. (October 22, 1900 – October 31, 1949) was an American politician. He served as United States Secretary of State under Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, serving from 1944 to 1945. He was also the first United States Ambassador to the United Nations.
Edward Stettinius Jr. | |
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| 48th United States Secretary of State | |
| In office December 1, 1944 – June 27, 1945 | |
| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry Truman |
| Preceded by | Cordell Hull |
| Succeeded by | James F. Byrnes |
| 1st United States Ambassador to the United Nations | |
| In office 1945–1946 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Herschel Johnson (Acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Reilly Stettinius, Jr. October 22, 1900 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | October 31, 1949 (aged 49) Greenwich, Connecticut |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Virginia Gordon Wallace |
| Children | Edward R. "Ed" Stettinius, III Wallace Stettinius Joseph Stettinius |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Profession | Businessman |
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