Diplomatic Service
In the turbulent times leading up to World War II, Cudahy served the United States as ambassador to a handful of European nations.
From September 6, 1933 until April 23, 1937, Cudahy served as the American ambassador to Poland. His time in Poland was marked by a militarily backed government under Józef Piłsudski and continued tensions between Poland and Germany under Adolf Hitler.
From August 23, 1937 to January 15, 1940 Cudahy served as ambassador to Ireland.
From January 17, 1940 to July 18, 1940 Cudahy served as ambassador to both Belgium (1939–1940) and Luxembourg. He was forced to leave his post after Germany occupied Belgium and Luxembourg on May 10, 1940 and the nations set up governments-in-exile. Before he left, Cudahy personally interviewed Hitler and wrote the book The Armies March.
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