John H. Morrow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
John Howard Morrow
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| United States Ambassador to Guinea | |
| In office 1959–1961 |
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| Appointed by | Dwight Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | William Attwood |
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| Born | February 5, 1910 Hackensack, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | January 11, 2000 (aged 89) Fountain Valley, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Relations | E. Frederic Morrow (brother) |
| Children | 2, including John H. Morrow Jr. |
| Alma mater | Rutgers University University of Pennsylvania |
John Howard Morrow Sr. (born February 5, 1910 – died January 11, 2000) was an important American diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations. They work to build good relationships between countries.
In 1959, President Dwight Eisenhower chose him for a special job. John Howard Morrow became the very first ambassador from the United States to the newly independent country of Guinea. This was a big deal because Guinea had just become its own nation.
Later, during President John F. Kennedy's time, Morrow represented the United States at UNESCO. UNESCO stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It's a group that works to promote peace and understanding through education, science, and culture. At that time, he was one of only a few African American people in such high-level diplomatic roles.
About John Howard Morrow's Life
John Howard Morrow was born in Hackensack, New Jersey. He was a very smart student and loved learning. He went to Rutgers University and graduated in 1931.
His Education and Family
Morrow continued his studies at the University of Pennsylvania. He earned a master's degree in 1942. Later, he completed his Ph.D. in 1952. This shows he was dedicated to his education.
He came from a family of accomplished people. His brother was E. Frederic Morrow. He was the first African American to hold an executive position in the White House. This was a very important role in the U.S. government.
John Howard Morrow also had a sister named Nellie Morrow Parker. She made history too. Nellie was the first African American public school teacher in Bergen County, New Jersey.
His son, John H. Morrow Jr., followed in his family's footsteps of learning. He is now a history professor at the University of Georgia. John Howard Morrow also had a daughter named Jean Rowena.
His Book About Diplomacy
John Howard Morrow wrote a book about his experiences. It is called First American Ambassador to Guinea (1959-1961). This book shares his memories and insights from his time as an ambassador. It helps us understand what it was like to be a diplomat during that period.
