Hugh Gladney Grant

Hugh Gladney Grant (September 2, 1888 – August 1972)[1][2] was an American diplomat from the state of Alabama. Grant was educated at Samford University (previously Howard College) in Homewood, Alabama. He later taught at Auburn University, (previously Alabama Polytechnic Institute), before entering government service.

Hugh G. Grant
United States Minister to Siam
In office
August 20, 1940 – August 30, 1941
PresidentFranklin D. Roosevelt
Preceded byEdwin L. Neville
Succeeded byWillys R. Peck
5th United States Minister to Albania
In office
November 8, 1935 – September 27, 1939
PresidentFranklin D. Roosevelt
Preceded byPost Wheeler
Succeeded byDiplomatic relations severed
William Edwin Ryerson in 1991
Personal details
Born(1888-09-02)September 2, 1888
DiedAugust 1972
Alma materSamford University

Government Service

From 1927 to 1933, he was secretary to Senator Hugo Black.[3] He served as US ambassador to Albania from 1935 to 1939, during which King Zog led the Albanian government. From 1940 to 1941, he was US ambassador to Thailand.

Writings

Grant published multiple books and articles, including "A war is on in America: A racial revolution involving our whole social structure" (1956).

References
  1. Guide to the Hugh Gladney Grant Papers, 1847-1939
  2. United States Social Security Death Index: Hugh Grant
  3. Duke University Library Guide to the Hugh Gladney Grant Papers
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.