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John Hay Whitney

American diplomat, publisher, aviator (1904-1982) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 77

John Hay Whitney was an American venture capitalist, sportsman, philanthropist, newspaper publisher, film producer and diplomat who served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, publisher of the New York Herald Tribune, and president of the Museum of Modern Art.

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Awards

Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award1964
Benjamin Franklin Medal1963

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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1904 to 1982 · aged 77

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