William D. Leahy, American admiral and diplomat, United States Ambassador to France (born 1875)

William D. Leahy

American admiral (1875–1959)

William Daniel Leahy was an American naval officer and was the most senior United States military officer on active duty during World War II; he held several titles and exercised considerable influence over foreign and military policy. As a fleet admiral, he was the first flag…

List of ambassadors of the United States to France

The United States ambassador to France is the official representative of the president of the United States to the president of France. The United States has maintained diplomatic relations with France since the American Revolution. Relations were upgraded to the higher rank of…