Josiah Marvel Jr. | |
|---|---|
 | |
| chief of the United States' diplomatic mission in Denmark | |
| In office 1946–1949 | |
| Secretary of State for Delaware | |
| In office 1938–1941 | |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse |
Gwladys Crosby Hopkins
(after 1943) |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Lawyer, diplomat, politician, soldier |
Josiah Marvel Jr. was an American diplomat who served as chief of the United States' diplomatic mission in Denmark from 1946 to 1949, originally at the rank of Envoy Extraordinary and later as Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary. He was appointed by President Harry S. Truman.[1][2] He also was a lawyer, politician, and soldier.
Marvel graduated from Harvard Law School.
Marvel served as Delaware Secretary of State from 1938 to 1941. He ran for Governor of Delaware in 1940 as a Democrat, losing the election to Republican Walter W. Bacon. During World War II he served with the United States Army Air Force.
References
- ↑ "Former Chiefs of Mission". U.S. Embassy in Denmark. United States Department of State. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
- ↑ Holm, Michael (2016). The Marshall Plan: A New Deal For Europe. Taylor & Francis. p. 75. ISBN 978-1317426059.
External links
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