Selden Chapin

1899–1963 (age 64)

Diplomat

Biography

Diplomat Selden Chapin served his country with quiet steadiness, representing American interests with grace and discernment. His assignments around the world called for a balancing act of principled engagement and close listening.

He endeared himself to colleagues and foreign counterparts alike through his thoughtfulness and commitment to peaceful relationships.

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