Edward S. Little

Edward Southard Little (July 20, 1918 – November 4, 2004) was an American diplomat. He was the United States Ambassador to Chad from 1974 to 1976.[1][2]

For the Episcopal bishop, see Edward S. Little II.
Edward Southard Little
8th United States Ambassador to Chad
In office
December 7, 1974 – February 23, 1976
PresidentGerald Ford
Preceded byEdward W. Mulcahy
Succeeded byWilliam G. Bradford
Personal details
BornJuly 20, 1918
Toledo, Ohio
DiedNovember 4, 2004(2004-11-04) (aged 86)
Alexandria, Virginia
SpouseMarian Elizabeth McCarty
ProfessionDiplomat

Biography

Edward Little was born on July 20, 1918, in Toledo, Ohio, He was the son of Herbert Woodruff Little and Sara Marie (Southard) Little. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and was also an economist. He married Marian Elizabeth McCarty (July 13, 1904 – January 5, 1992) on October 17, 1941, and later fought in the United States Navy in World War II. He later joined the U.S. Foreign Service. On October 3, 1974, President Gerald Ford nominated Little to be the United States Ambassador to Chad. He was confirmed on December 7, 1974, and remained in that post until February 23, 1976.

Edward Little died of cancer on November 4, 2004.[3] He is interred at Arlington National Cemetery.[4]

References
  1. "Edward Southard Little - People - Department History - Office of the Historian".
  2. "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Little".
  3. "Hersam Acorn Print Archive Search Results".
  4. "Edward Southard Little (1918-2004) - Find a Grave".

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