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John Peurifoy

United States government official and diplomat (1907-1955) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 48

John Emil Peurifoy was an American diplomat and ambassador in the early years of the Cold War. He served as ambassador to Greece, Thailand, and Guatemala. In this latter country, he was serving during the 1954 coup that overthrew the democratic government of Jacobo Arbenz.

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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1907 to 1955 · aged 48