Hugh Gladney Grant

Hugh Gladney Grant (September 2, 1888 – August 1972)^[1][2] was an American diplomat from the state of Alabama. Grant was educated at Samford University (previously Howard College) in Homewood, Alabama. He later taught at Auburn University, (previously Alabama Polytechnic Institute), before entering government service.

Hugh G. Grant
United States Minister to Siam
In office August 20, 1940 – August 30, 1941
President	Franklin D. Roosevelt
Preceded by	Edwin L. Neville
Succeeded by	Willys R. Peck
5th United States Minister to Albania
In office November 8, 1935 – September 27, 1939
President	Franklin D. Roosevelt
Preceded by	Post Wheeler
Succeeded by	William Edwin Ryerson
Personal details
Born	(1888-09-02)September 2, 1888
Died	August 1972 (aged 83)
Alma mater	Samford University

Government Service

From 1927 to 1933, he was secretary to Senator Hugo Black.^[3] He served as US ambassador to Albania from 1935 to 1939, during which King Zog led the Albanian government. From 1940 to 1941, he was US ambassador to Thailand.

Writings

Grant published multiple books and articles, including "A war is on in America: A racial revolution involving our whole social structure" (1956).