List of ambassadors of the United States to Liberia

Ambassador of the United States to Liberia
Seal of the United States Department of State
Incumbent
Catherine Rodriguez
Chargé d'Affaires ad interim
since August 11, 2023[1]
NominatorThe President of the United States
AppointerThe President
with Senate advice and consent
Inaugural holderAbraham Hanson
as Commissioner/Consul General
FormationJune 8, 1863
WebsiteU.S. Embassy – Monrovia

This is a record of ambassadors of the United States to Liberia.

Liberia, as a nation, had its beginnings in 1821 when groups of free blacks from the United States emigrated from the U.S. and began establishing colonies on the coast under the direction of the American Colonization Society. Between 1821 and 1847, by a combination of purchase and conquest, American Societies developed the colonies under the name "Liberia", dominating the native inhabitants of the area. In 1847 the colony declared itself an independent nation. Because it was already established as a nation, Liberia avoided becoming a European colony during the great age of European colonies in Africa during the latter half of the 19th century.

The United States recognized Liberia as an independent state in 1862 and commissioned its first representative to Liberia in 1863. The representative, Abraham Hanson, was appointed as commissioner/consul general. The status of the commissioner was later upgraded to Minister, and finally to full ambassador in 1949. Relations between the United States and Liberia have been continuous since that time.

Eight U.S. ambassadors have died at their post serving in Liberia.

The U.S. embassy in Liberia is located in Monrovia.

  1. ^ "DCM Catherine Rodriguez". October 2, 2023.

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