Dayton S. Mak
Dayton S. Mak (10 July 1917 - 16 March 2018) was a U.S. diplomat.[1] He served posts in England, Libya, Lebanon, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Germany. He was the first U.S. ambassador of Kuwait. Mak was also former Director of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, for Near East South Asia Affairs.
Dayton S. Mak | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to Kuwait | |
| In office 1961–1963 | |
| President | John F. Kennedy |
| Preceded by | n/a |
| Succeeded by | Parker T. Hart |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 10, 1917 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
| Died | March 16, 2018 (aged 100) |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse(s) | Julie Mak |
| Children | Holly Mak |
| Residence | Washington DC |
| Alma mater | University of Arizona, University of Pennsylvania, Middle East Institute, Naval War College |
| Profession | Diplomat |
| Awards | Purple Hearts, Bronze Star |
References
- ↑ Mak, Dayton. "Ambassador's Oral History - US State Department" (PDF). US State Department. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
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