Anthony B. Akers | |
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9th United States Ambassador to New Zealand | |
In office July 18, 1961 – August 25, 1963 | |
President | John F. Kennedy |
Preceded by | Francis H. Russell |
Succeeded by | Herbert B. Powell |
Personal details | |
Born | Charlotte, Texas, U.S. | October 19, 1914
Died | April 1, 1976 Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, U.S. | (aged 61)
Political party | Democratic |
Children | Andra Akers Ellery Akers |
Education | Columbia University (LLB) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Battles/wars | World 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]