Raymond A. Spruance, American admiral and diplomat, United States Ambassador to the Philippines (born 1886)

Raymond A. Spruance

United States admiral (1886–1969)

Raymond Ames Spruance was a United States Navy admiral during World War II. He commanded U.S. naval forces during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, one of the most significant naval battles of the Pacific Theatre. He also commanded Task Force 16 at the Battle of Midway,…

List of ambassadors of the United States to the Philippines

The Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of the Philippines was established on July 4, 1946, after the Philippines gained its independence from the United States, as successor of the High Commissioner to the Philippines.