Robert S. Ingersoll | |
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| 3rd United States Deputy Secretary of State | |
| In office July 10, 1974 – March 31, 1976 | |
| President | Richard M. Nixon Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | Kenneth Rush |
| Succeeded by | Charles W. Robinson |
| 11th Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs | |
| In office January 8, 1974 – July 9, 1974 | |
| President | Richard M. Nixon |
| Preceded by | Marshall Green |
| Succeeded by | Philip Habib |
| United States Ambassador to Japan | |
| In office April 12, 1972 – November 8, 1973 | |
| President | Richard M. Nixon |
| Preceded by | Armin H. Meyer |
| Succeeded by | James Day Hodgson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Stephen Ingersoll January 28, 1914 Galesburg, Illinois |
| Died | August 22, 2010 (aged 96) Evanston, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Coralyn Eleanor Reid
(m. 1938; died 2001) |
| Education | |
Robert Stephen Ingersoll (January 28, 1914 – August 22, 2010) was an American businessman and former diplomat. Ingersoll was Chief executive officer and chairman of the Board of BorgWarner and his international business experience was an important factor in his selection as United States Ambassador to Japan from 1972 to 1973, and assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs from 1973 to 1974, both during President Richard Nixon's term in office. He served as United States Deputy Secretary of State from 1974 to 1976 under both Presidents Nixon and Gerald Ford.