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Ralph Elihu Becker | |
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United States Ambassador to Honduras | |
In office October 27, 1976 – August 1, 1977 | |
President | Gerald Ford |
Preceded by | Phillip V. Sanchez |
Succeeded by | Mari-Luci Jaramillo |
Personal details | |
Born | January 29, 1907 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | August 24, 1994 (aged 87) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Children | Ralph Becker |
Alma mater | St. John's University (LLB) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Ralph Elihu Becker Sr. (January 29, 1907 – August 24, 1994) was an American diplomat and attorney who served as U.S. Ambassador to Honduras from 1976–1977 under the Ford administration.[1] He was a founding trustee of the National Center for the Performing Arts and served as its general counsel during the Eisenhower administration and until 1976.