John A. Calhoun

John Archibald Calhoun (October 29, 1918 January 21, 2000) was an American diplomat. He was the United States Ambassador to Chad from 1961 to 1963, as well as to Tunisia from 1969 to 1972.

John Archibald Calhoun
3rd United States Ambassador to Chad
In office
May 28, 1961  April 1, 1963
PresidentJohn F. Kennedy
Preceded byFrederic L. Chapin (ad interim)
Succeeded byBrewster H. Morris
5th United States Ambassador to Tunisia
In office
July 24, 1969  May 31, 1972
PresidentRichard Nixon
Preceded byFrancis H. Russell
Succeeded byTalcott W. Seelye
Personal details
BornOctober 29, 1918
Berkeley, California
Alameda County
DiedJanuary 21, 2000 (81 years)
San Rafael, California
Marin County
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionDiplomat
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service194446
UnitNavy Supply Corps
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