Charles S. Whitehouse
Charles Sheldon Whitehouse (November 5, 1921 – June 25, 2001) was an American career diplomat. He was United States Ambassador to Laos and the United States Ambassador to Thailand.
Charles Whitehouse | |
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| 28th United States Ambassador to Thailand | |
| In office May 30, 1975 – June 19, 1978 | |
| President | Gerald Ford Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | William Kintner |
| Succeeded by | Morton I. Abramowitz |
| 10th United States Ambassador to Laos | |
| In office September 20, 1973 – April 12, 1975 | |
| President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | G. McMurtrie Godley |
| Succeeded by | Thomas J. Corcoran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Sheldon Whitehouse November 5, 1921 Paris, France |
| Died | June 25, 2001 (aged 79) near Marshall, Virginia, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Molly Rand (Divorced) Janet Grayson |
| Children | 3, including Sheldon |
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| Education | Yale University (BA) |
| Civilian awards | Distinguished Honor Award Superior Honor Award Legion of Honor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Military awards | Distinguished Flying Cross (7) Air Medal (21) |
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