Amory Houghton
Amory Houghton (July 27, 1899 – February 21, 1981) served as United States Ambassador to France from 1957 to 1961 and as national president of the Boy Scouts of America. He was chairman of the board of Corning Glass Works (1941–1961). In 1959 he was elected as an honorary member of the New York Society of the Cincinnati.
Amory Houghton | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to France | |
| In office April 17, 1957 – January 19, 1961 | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | C. Douglas Dillon |
| Succeeded by | James M. Gavin |
| President of the Boy Scouts of America | |
| In office 1946–1951 | |
| Preceded by | Walter W. Head |
| Succeeded by | John M. Schiff |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 27, 1899 Corning, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 21, 1981 (aged 81) Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Laura DeKay Richardson
(m. 1921) |
| Relations | See Houghton family |
| Children | 5, including Amory Jr., James |
| Parent(s) | Alanson B. Houghton Adelaide Louise Wellington |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Awards | Legion of Honour |
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