Richard Lee Jones Explained

Richard Lee Jones
Office:United States Ambassador to Liberia
President:Dwight D. Eisenhower
Predecessor:Jesse D. Locker
Successor:Elbert G. Mathews
Birth Date:21 December 1893
Birth Place:Albany, Georgia, U.S.
Spouse:Elgetha Jones
Children:Richard L. Jones III
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:University of Cincinnati
Termstart:June 24, 1955
Termend:July 24, 1959

Richard Lee Jones (December 21, 1893 – 1975) was an American diplomat.

Early life

Jones was born on December 21, 1893, in Albany, Georgia. He was of African ancestry.[1] He studied at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio, where he received a Bachelor of Science. He later studied law at the University of Illinois until World War I began, in which he enlisted.[2]

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.[3]

Personal life

At some point in his life, Jones lived in Illinois.[3]

Death

Jones died on 1975.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/jones7.html . Jones, O to R . . January 23, 2020.
  2. Web site: 2015-04-03. Richard Lee Jones (1893-1975) •. 2022-02-11. en-US.
  3. Web site: https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/people/jones-richard-lee . Department History - Richard Lee Jones (1893–1975) . . January 23, 2020.