C. Douglas Dillon Politician

Clarence Douglas Dillon (born Clarence Douglass Dillon; August 21, 1909 – January 10, 2003) was an American diplomat and politician, who served as U.S. Ambassador to France (1953–1957) and as the 57th Secretary of the Treasury (1961–1965). He was also a member of the Executive Committee of the National Security Council (ExComm) during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 21, 1909
Birth place	Geneva , Switzerland
Religion	Episcopal Church (United States)
Date of death	January 10, 2003
Place of death	New York City , NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital , New York
Profession	Businessperson , Diplomat , Financier

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Office holder

military operations	World War II
military branch	United States Navy
party	Republican Party (United States)
president	Dwight D. Eisenhower Lyndon B. Johnson John F. Kennedy
successor	Henry H. Fowler Chester Bowles