Hugh S. Cumming Jr. | |
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| 1stDirector of the Bureau for Intelligence and Research | |
| In office October 10, 1957 – February 19, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | New office |
| Succeeded by | Roger Hilsman |
| United States Ambassador to Indonesia | |
| In office October 15, 1953 – March 3, 1957 | |
| Preceded by | H. Merle Cochran |
| Succeeded by | John M. Allison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hugh Smith Cumming Jr. (1900-03-10)March 10, 1900 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | November 24, 1986(1986-11-24) (aged 86) |
| Resting place | Saint Johns Church Cemetery,Hampton, Virginia, U.S. |
| Spouse | Winifred Burney West |
| Parent(s) | Hugh S. Cumming Lucy Booth Cumming |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia School of Law |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Hugh Smith Cumming Jr. (March 10, 1900 – November 24, 1986) was a careerForeign Service Officer from 1933 until 1963 when he retired. During these 30 years, he was aUnited States diplomat who wasUnited States Ambassador to Indonesia from 1953 to 1957 and thenDirector of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research from 1957 to 1961.
Cumming was born inRichmond, Virginia on March 10, 1900, the son ofHugh Smith Cumming Sr. (1869–1948) and his wife, Lucy Booth Cumming (1871–1960).
DuringWorld War I, Cumming served in theUnited States Army. After the war, he received a law degree from theUniversity of Virginia School of Law in 1924.
Cumming Jr married Winifred Burney West (1907-1978)As a member of theUnited States Department of State, Cumming served as counsel to theUnited States Embassy inSweden and then in theU.S. Embassy in Russia.[1]
In 1953,President of the United StatesDwight D. Eisenhower named CummingUnited States Ambassador to Indonesia. Cumming presented his credentials on October 15, 1953, and held the post until March 3, 1957.[2]
In 1957, President Eisenhower nominated Cumming to be the 1st ever Director of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research within the U.S. Department of State. He held this office from October 10, 1957, until February 19, 1961.[2] He retired as a Foreign Service Officer in 1963.
Hugh Smith Cumming Jr died on November 24, 1986, and was buried in the Saint Johns Church Cemetery in Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia.
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| Preceded by | United States Ambassador to Indonesia October 15, 1953 – March 3, 1957 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by New office | Director of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research October 10, 1957 – February 19, 1961 | Succeeded by |
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