John Peurifoy
John Emil Peurifoy (August 9, 1907 – August 12, 1955) was an American diplomat and ambassador in the early years of the Cold War. He served as ambassador to Greece (Where he was known as the "Butcher of Greece"), Thailand, and Guatemala. In this latter country, he was serving during the 1954 coup that overthrew the democratic government of Jacobo Arbenz.
John Peurifoy | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to Thailand | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| United States Ambassador to Guatemala | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| United States Ambassador to Greece | |
| President | Harry S. Truman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Emil Peurifoy August 9, 1907 Walterboro, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | August 12, 1955 (aged 48) Hua Hin, Thailand |
| Cause of death | Car accident |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Betty Jane Cox (m. 1936) |
| Children | 2 |
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