Charles Edward Rhetts

Charles Edward Rhetts (May 21, 1910 – November 14, 1971) was an American diplomat.

Charles Edward Rhetts
United States Ambassador to Liberia
In office July 5, 1962 – September 30, 1964
President	John F. Kennedy
Preceded by	Elbert G. Mathews
Succeeded by	Ben H. Brown Jr.
Personal details
Born	May 21, 1910 Columbus, Indiana
Died	November 14, 1971 (aged 61) London, England
Spouse(s)	Ruth Fisher
Children	3
Alma mater	Dartmouth College Harvard Law School

Early life

Rhetts was born in Columbus, Indiana on May 21, 1910.[1]

Education

Rhetts graduated from Dartmouth College and Harvard Law School.[2]

Career

In 1934, after graduating, he worked in Washington D.C. with New Deal agencies. In 1945, Rhetts served as acting assistant Attorney General. Rhetts also practiced private law in Washington D.C., where he represented John S. Service.[2]

Diplomatic career

President John F. Kennedy with US Ambassador to Liberia, Charles Edward Rhetts

Rhetts was appointed by President John F. Kennedy to the position of United States Ambassador to Liberia on July 5, 1962. The presentation of his credentials occurred on August 7, 1962. He remained in this position until September 30, 1964.[3]

Personal life

Rhetts was married to Ruth Fisher. Together they had three children.[2]

Death

On November 14, 1971, Rhetts died during a vacation in London, England of a heart attack.[2]

References

1. "Reynolds-brown to Rhoderick". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
2. "Charles Rhetts, Lawyer, Dies; Ex‐Ambassador to Liberia, 61". New York Times. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
3. "Department History - Charles Edward Rhetts (1910–1971)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved January 22, 2020.