Richard Lee Jones

Richard Lee Jones
United States Ambassador to Liberia
In office June 24, 1955 – July 24, 1959
President	Dwight D. Eisenhower
Preceded by	Jesse D. Locker
Succeeded by	Elbert G. Mathews
Personal details
Born	(1893-12-21)December 21, 1893 Albany, Georgia, U.S.
Died	1975 (aged 81–82)
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Elgetha Jones
Children	Richard L. Jones III
Alma mater	University of Cincinnati

Richard Lee Jones (December 21, 1893 – 1975) was an American diplomat.

Early life

Jones was born on December 21, 1893, in Albany, Georgia. He was of African ancestry.^[1] He studied at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio, where he received a Bachelor of Science. He later studied law at the University of Illinois until World War I began, in which he enlisted.^[2]

Diplomatic career

Jones was appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to the position of United States Ambassador to Liberia on May 31, 1955. The presentation of his credentials occurred on June 24, 1955. He remained in this position until July 24, 1959.^[3]

Personal life

At some point in his life, Jones lived in Illinois.^[3]

Death

Jones died in 1975.^[3]

References

1. "Jones, O to R". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
2. "Richard Lee Jones (1893-1975) •". 2015-04-03. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
3. "Department History - Richard Lee Jones (1893–1975)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved January 23, 2020.