Amos J. Peaslee
Amos J. Peaslee | |
|---|---|
| 6th United States Ambassador to Australia | |
| In office August 12, 1953 – February 16, 1956 | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Pete Jarman |
| Succeeded by | Douglas M. Moffat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 24, 1887 Clarksboro, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | August 30, 1969 (aged 82) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Swarthmore College Columbia University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army United States Navy |
| Years of service | World War I World War II |
| Rank | Major Commander |
Amos Jenkins Peaslee II (March 24, 1887 – August 30, 1969) was an American politician, military official, author and diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Australia under President of the United States Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Peaslee served as a United States Army Major in World War I and as Commander in the United States Navy during World War II. An international lawyer, he was president of the American Peace Society and played a role in writing the Charter of the United Nations.