Wiley T. Buchanan Jr.
American diplomat (1913–1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wiley Thomas Buchanan, Jr. (January 4, 1913 – February 16, 1986) was an American diplomat and author who served as the Chief of Protocol of the United States and the U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg and Austria.[1]
Quick Facts 9th Chief of Protocol of the United States, President ...
Wiley T. Buchanan Jr. | |
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9th Chief of Protocol of the United States | |
In office February 4, 1957 – January 23, 1961 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | John F. Simmons |
Succeeded by | Angier Biddle Duke |
United States Ambassador to Austria | |
In office April 2, 1975 – March 31, 1977 | |
President | Gerald Ford |
Preceded by | John P. Humes |
Succeeded by | Milton A. Wolf |
United States Ambassador to Luxembourg | |
In office December 1, 1953 – December 20, 1956 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Perle Mesta |
Succeeded by | Vinton Chapin |
Personal details | |
Born | Wiley Thomas Buchanan, Jr. (1913-01-04)January 4, 1913 Van Zandt County, Texas, U.S. |
Died | February 16, 1986(1986-02-16) (aged 73) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Ruth Elizabeth Hale
(m. 1940–1986) |
Children | 3, including Dede Wilsey |
Parent(s) | Wiley Thomas Buchanan Lilla Youngblood Buchanan |
Residence(s) | Underoak, Washington Beulieu House, Newport |
Alma mater | Southern Methodist University George Washington University |
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