William Forman Creighton

1909–1987 (age 78)

Diplomat

Biography

William Forman Creighton spent decades as a diplomat whose calm voice represented the United States in capitals across the globe, skillfully building partnerships and easing tensions as the postwar world reorganized itself.

His devotion to the craft of diplomacy, celebrated at the Washington National Cathedral, inspired younger foreign service officers to pursue dialogue over discord and diplomacy over dogma.

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