George A. Garrett | |
|---|---|
 Garrett in 1938 | |
| United States Envoy to Ireland | |
| In office July 28, 1947 – April 18, 1950 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | David Gray |
| Succeeded by | post ended |
| United States Ambassador to Ireland | |
| In office April 18, 1950 – May 27, 1951 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | post created |
| Succeeded by | Francis P. Matthews |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 5, 1888 La Crosse, Wisconsin, US |
| Died | September 29, 1971 (aged 83) Washington, D.C., US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ethel Shields Darlington |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
George Angus Garrett (August 5, 1888 – September 29, 1971) was an American investment banker and diplomat.[1] In April 1947, he was appointed minister to Ireland; in 1950, he became the first United States Ambassador to Ireland, a position he held until May 1951.[2]
- ^ "City Native, Ex-Diplomat, Capital Civic Leader, Dies". La Crosse Tribune. La Crosse, Wisconsin. September 30, 1971. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ "George Angus Garrett (1888–1971)". history.state.gov. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
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