George A. Garrett
Encyclopedia
George A. Garrett was a United States
diplomat. He served as U.S. Minister to Ireland
from 1947 to 1950, when the title changed to U.S. Ambassador, which he would serve as until 1951.
. During World War I
he would served in the United States Army
. As a civilian he pursued a career as a stock broker
. In 1932, Garrett was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention
. Garrett died on September 29, 1971. He was entombed at Washington National Cathedral
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
diplomat. He served as U.S. Minister to Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
from 1947 to 1950, when the title changed to U.S. Ambassador, which he would serve as until 1951.
Biography
Garrett was born George Angus Garrett on August 5, 1888 in La Crosse, WisconsinLa Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse is a city in and the county seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The city lies alongside the Mississippi River.The 2011 Census Bureau estimates the city had a population of 52,485...
. During World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
he would served in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
. As a civilian he pursued a career as a stock broker
Stock broker
A stock broker or stockbroker is a regulated professional broker who buys and sells shares and other securities through market makers or Agency Only Firms on behalf of investors...
. In 1932, Garrett was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention
1932 Democratic National Convention
The 1932 Democratic National Convention was held in Chicago, Illinois from June 27 - July 2, 1932. The convention resulted in the nomination of Governor Franklin Roosevelt of New York for President and Speaker of the House John Nance Garner of Texas for Vice-President...
. Garrett died on September 29, 1971. He was entombed at Washington National Cathedral
Washington National Cathedral
The Washington National Cathedral, officially named the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, is a cathedral of the Episcopal Church located in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. Of neogothic design, it is the sixth-largest cathedral in the world, the second-largest in...
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