John Gordon Mein

John Gordon Mein
United States Ambassador to Guatemala
In office
September 22, 1965 – August 28, 1968
PresidentLyndon B. Johnson
Preceded byJohn O. Bell
Succeeded byNathaniel Davis
Personal details
BornSeptember 10, 1913
DiedAugust 28, 1968(1968-08-28) (aged 54)
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Resting placeRock Creek Cemetery
Washington, D.C., U.S.
ProfessionDiplomat

John Gordon Mein (September 10, 1913 – August 28, 1968) was the first United States ambassador to be assassinated while serving in office.[1]

  1. ^ "Eight Bullets in Guatemala". Life. September 6, 1968. p. 52A.