Anthony B. Akers

Anthony B. Akers
9th United States Ambassador to New Zealand
In office
July 18, 1961 – August 25, 1963
PresidentJohn F. Kennedy
Preceded byFrancis H. Russell
Succeeded byHerbert B. Powell
Personal details
Born(1914-10-19)October 19, 1914
Charlotte, Texas, U.S.
DiedApril 1, 1976(1976-04-01) (aged 61)
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ChildrenAndra Akers
Ellery Akers
EducationColumbia University (LLB)
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy
Battles/warsWorld War II
Pacific War

Anthony Boyce Akers (October 19, 1914 – April 1, 1976) was an American attorney, diplomat, and political candidate who served as the United States Ambassador to New Zealand from 1961 to 1963.[1]

  1. ^ "Redlands Daily Facts from Redlands, California on August 1, 1963 · Page 2". Newspapers.com. 1963-08-01. Retrieved 2018-08-02.