Graham Martin

Graham Martin

Graham Anderson Martin (1912–1990) succeeded Ellsworth Bunker as United States Ambassador to South Vietnam in 1973. He would be the last person to hold that position. Martin previously served as ambassador to Thailand and as U.S. representative to SEATO.

Read more about Graham Martin:  Early Life, Diplomatic Career, Ambassador To Thailand, Ambassador To Italy, Vietnam

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