John Gilbert Winant
John Gilbert Winant OM (February 23, 1889 – November 3, 1947) was an American diplomat and politician with the Republican party after a brief career as a teacher in Concord, New Hampshire. John Winant held positions in New Hampshire, national, and international politics. He was the 60th governor of New Hampshire from 1925 to 1927 and 1931 to 1935. Winant also served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom during most of World War II. Depressed by career disappointments, a failed marriage and heavy debt, he killed himself in 1947.
John Winant OM | |
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| United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom | |
| In office March 1, 1941 – April 10, 1946 | |
| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Averell Harriman |
| Director-General of the International Labour Organization | |
| In office 1939–1941 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Butler |
| Succeeded by | Edward J. Phelan |
| Chair of the Social Security Board | |
| In office November 16, 1936 – February 19, 1937 | |
| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Arthur J. Altmeyer (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Arthur J. Altmeyer |
| In office August 23, 1935 – September 30, 1936 | |
| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Arthur J. Altmeyer (Acting) |
| 60th Governor of New Hampshire | |
| In office January 1, 1931 – January 3, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | Charles W. Tobey |
| Succeeded by | Styles Bridges |
| In office January 1, 1925 – January 6, 1927 | |
| Preceded by | Fred H. Brown |
| Succeeded by | Huntley N. Spaulding |
| Member of the New Hampshire State Senate | |
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 23, 1889 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 3, 1947 (aged 58) Concord, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Princeton University |
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