Henry F. Grady
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Henry Francis Grady was an American diplomat
. Born in San Francisco, California
to John Henry and Ellen Genevieve (Rourke) Grady, he earned a PhD in Economics from Columbia University
. On October 18, 1917 he married Lucretia Louise del Valle (daughter of California State Sen. Reginaldo Francisco and Hellen M. (White) del Valle, and granddaughter of Los Angeles Mayor Ygnacio del Valle
). Grady's daughter, Patricia L. Grady, was born in Paris France 11 May 1920 and died 28 May 2000 in Asheville, Buncombe, NC. On 24 Aug 1942 she married diplomat John Paton Davies
, Jr.
in 1921. He was the Dean, College of Commerce at the UC Berkeley from 1928 to 1937. He became President of the shipping company APL in 1941 remaining there until 1947.
as his personal representative to the Allied commission supervising elections in Greece, this due to the volatile situation created by the Greek Civil War
.
In July 1946, Grady, together with UK Deputy PM Herbert Morrison
proposed "The Morrison Grady Plan", a proposal for the solution of the Palestine
problem, calling for federalization under overall British Trusteeship. Ultimately, the plan was rejected by both Arabs and Jews.
Grady was the first US Ambassador to India
, serving from 1947 to 1948 (concurrently US Ambassador to Nepal 1948). He was then appointed as US Ambassador to Greece
from 1948 to 1950, and US Ambassador to Iran
1950–1951.
Was a Member of the Pacific Union Club in SF, Ca. and a Family Club Member.
Diplomat
A diplomat is a person appointed by a state to conduct diplomacy with another state or international organization. The main functions of diplomats revolve around the representation and protection of the interests and nationals of the sending state, as well as the promotion of information and...
. Born in San Francisco, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
to John Henry and Ellen Genevieve (Rourke) Grady, he earned a PhD in Economics from Columbia University
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private, Ivy League university in Manhattan, New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the...
. On October 18, 1917 he married Lucretia Louise del Valle (daughter of California State Sen. Reginaldo Francisco and Hellen M. (White) del Valle, and granddaughter of Los Angeles Mayor Ygnacio del Valle
Ygnacio del Valle
Ygnacio Ramón de Jesus del Valle was a rancher and landowner in the eastern Santa Clara River Valley, California, United States, as well as an alcalde of Los Angeles. His estate, Rancho Camulos, is registered as a National Historic Landmark.- Early life :Del Valle was born in Jalisco, Mexico...
). Grady's daughter, Patricia L. Grady, was born in Paris France 11 May 1920 and died 28 May 2000 in Asheville, Buncombe, NC. On 24 Aug 1942 she married diplomat John Paton Davies
John P. Davies
John Paton Davies, Jr. was an American diplomat and Medal of Freedom recipient. He was one of the China Hands, whose careers in the Foreign Service were destroyed by McCarthyism and the reaction to the fall of China....
, Jr.
Early career
Grady worked at the US Commerce Department in Economics as an aide to Secretary Herbert HooverHerbert Hoover
Herbert Clark Hoover was the 31st President of the United States . Hoover was originally a professional mining engineer and author. As the United States Secretary of Commerce in the 1920s under Presidents Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge, he promoted partnerships between government and business...
in 1921. He was the Dean, College of Commerce at the UC Berkeley from 1928 to 1937. He became President of the shipping company APL in 1941 remaining there until 1947.
Diplomatic career
In October 1945, he was appointed by US President Harry S. TrumanHarry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman was the 33rd President of the United States . As President Franklin D. Roosevelt's third vice president and the 34th Vice President of the United States , he succeeded to the presidency on April 12, 1945, when President Roosevelt died less than three months after beginning his...
as his personal representative to the Allied commission supervising elections in Greece, this due to the volatile situation created by the Greek Civil War
Greek Civil War
The Greek Civil War was fought from 1946 to 1949 between the Greek governmental army, backed by the United Kingdom and United States, and the Democratic Army of Greece , the military branch of the Greek Communist Party , backed by Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Albania...
.
In July 1946, Grady, together with UK Deputy PM Herbert Morrison
Herbert Morrison
Herbert Stanley Morrison, Baron Morrison of Lambeth, CH, PC was a British Labour politician; he held a various number of senior positions in the Cabinet, including Home Secretary, Foreign Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister.-Early life:Morrison was the son of a police constable and was born in...
proposed "The Morrison Grady Plan", a proposal for the solution of the Palestine
Palestine
Palestine is a conventional name, among others, used to describe the geographic region between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River, and various adjoining lands....
problem, calling for federalization under overall British Trusteeship. Ultimately, the plan was rejected by both Arabs and Jews.
Grady was the first US Ambassador to India
United States Ambassador to India
American Embassy New Delhi was established Nov 1, 1946, with George R. Merrell as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.-Chiefs of Mission to India:-See also:*Embassy of India, Washington, D.C.*India – United States relations*Foreign relations of India...
, serving from 1947 to 1948 (concurrently US Ambassador to Nepal 1948). He was then appointed as US Ambassador to Greece
United States Ambassador to Greece
This is a list of ambassadors from the United States to Greece.*Charles Keating Tuckerman *John M. Francis *John M. Read, Jr. *John M. Read, Jr....
from 1948 to 1950, and US Ambassador to Iran
United States Ambassador to Iran
Prior to 1944, Iran was not served by a United States ambassador; instead, a diplomatic minister was sent instead. After the revolution in 1944, the first ambassador was then named....
1950–1951.
Was a Member of the Pacific Union Club in SF, Ca. and a Family Club Member.