Winthrop G. Brown

Winthrop Gilman Brown (July 12, 1907 – May 25, 1987) was an American lawyer and diplomat. He served in posts in Asia, including as United States Ambassador to South Korea from 1964 to 1967.

Winthrop G. Brown
7th United States Ambassador to Korea
In office August 14, 1964 – June 10, 1967
President	Lyndon Johnson
Preceded by	Samuel D. Berger
Succeeded by	William J. Porter
5th United States Ambassador to Laos
In office July 25, 1960 – June 28, 1962
President	Dwight D. Eisenhower John F. Kennedy
Preceded by	Horace H. Smith
Succeeded by	Leonard S. Unger
Personal details
Born	July 2, 1907 Seal Harbor, Maine
Died	May 25, 1987 (aged 79) Washington, D.C.
Spouse(s)	Peggy Bell Brown
Children	3
Education	Yale University (BA, LL.B.)
Profession	Diplomat
Awards	President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service (1963)

Biography

Winthop G. Brown was born in Seal Harbor, Maine on July 12, 1907. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Yale University in 1927 and earned his Bachelor of Laws degree from Yale Law School. After graduating from Yale, he established a law practice in New York City,[1] but later became a career diplomat, and the United States Ambassador to Laos from 1960 to 1962. From 1964 to 1967, he was the United States Ambassador to South Korea, during which he was heavily involved in negotiations with the South Korean government under Park Chung Hee to ensure Korean troops would send troops to the Vietnam War.[2] His last post as diplomat was the Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, serving from 1968 to 1972. He died on May 25, 1987 in Washington D.C..

References

1. "Winthrop G. Brown, Ex-State Dept. Official". The New York Times. May 27, 1987. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
2. "WINTHROP BROWN, EX-ENVOY TO LAOS, KOREA, DIES AT 79". Washington Post. May 27, 1987. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved June 23, 2018.

External links

• "Winthrop Gilman Brown (1907–1987)". Office of the Historian.