John Clifford Folger (May 28, 1893 – March 24, 1981) was an American diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Belgium from 1957 to 1959.

Early life

Folger was born on May 28, 1893, in Sheldon, Iowa.

Career

Folger was appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to the position of United States Ambassador to Belgium on March 28, 1957. The presentation of his credentials occurred on May 24, 1957. The termination of mission occurred on September 11, 1959.[1]

Personal life

Folger was Episcopalian.[2]

Death

Folger died on March 24, 1981, in Washington, D.C. He is interred at Washington National Cathedral.[3][2]

References

  1. ^ "Department History - John Clifford Folger (1896–1981)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Fogle to Folse". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  3. ^ "John Clifford Folger Dies in Washington". Palm Beach Daily News. March 27, 1890. p. 4. Retrieved August 18, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.


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