James S. Kemper | |
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United States Ambassador to Brazil | |
In office August 18, 1953 – January 26, 1955 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Herschel Johnson |
Succeeded by | James Clement Dunn |
Personal details | |
Born | James Scott Kemper November 18, 1886 Van Wert, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | September 17, 1981 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | (aged 94)
Resting place | Rosehill Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Miami University |
James Scott Kemper Sr. (November 18, 1886 - September 17, 1981) was a U.S. businessman, philanthropist, and diplomat who served as U.S. Ambassador to Brazil from 1953 to 1955[1] and as President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.[2]