Edward Stettinius Jr.

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.
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(1949-10-31) (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