John Hay Whitney

John Hay Whitney (August 17, 1904 – February 8, 1982) was U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, publisher of the New York Herald Tribune, and president of the Museum of Modern Art. He was a member of the Whitney family.

Not to be confused with Jack Whitney.
This article is about the ambassador, philanthropist and investor. For the venture capital firm he founded, see J.H. Whitney & Company.
John Hay Whitney
United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom
In office
February 11, 1957 – January 14, 1961
PresidentDwight D. Eisenhower
Preceded byWinthrop W. Aldrich
Succeeded byDavid K. E. Bruce
Personal details
BornAugust 17, 1904
Ellsworth, Maine
DiedFebruary 8, 1982 (aged 77)
Manhasset, New York
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
Mary Elizabeth Altemus
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(m. 1930; div. 1940)​
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    (m. 1942)​
    ChildrenKate Roosevelt Whitney
    Sara D. Roosevelt Whitney
    Parent(s)Payne Whitney
    Helen Julia Hay
    RelativesSee Whitney family
    EducationGroton School
    Alma materYale College
    AwardsLegion of Merit
    Benjamin Franklin Medal
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