Samuel David Berger | |
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| 6th United States Ambassador to Korea | |
| In office June 27, 1961 – July 10, 1964 | |
| President | John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | Walter P. McConaughy |
| Succeeded by | Winthrop G. Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 6, 1911 Gloversville, New York |
| Died | February 12, 1980 (aged 68) Washington, D.C. |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Spouse(s) |
Margaret Fowler
(m. 1937; died 1967)Betty Lee Pressey
(m. 1969; died 2002) |
| Relatives | Graenum Berger, brother |
| Education | University of Wisconsin London School of Economics |
| Profession | Diplomat |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Samuel David Berger (December 11, 1911 – February 12, 1980) was an American diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to Korea from 1961 to 1964.