About Charles Edward Rhetts
Lived 1910 – 1971 (aged 61). Charles Edward Rhetts was an American diplomat.
Charles Edward Rhetts (May 21, 1910 – November 14, 1971) was an American diplomat.
Early life Rhetts was born in Columbus, Indiana on May 21, 1910.
Education Rhetts graduated from Dartmouth College and Harvard Law School.
Career In 1934, after graduating, he worked in Washington D.C., with New Deal agencies. In 1945, Rhetts served as acting assistant Attorney General. Rhetts also practiced private law in Washington D.C., where he represented John S. Service.
Personal life Rhetts was married to Ruth Fisher. Together they had three children.
Death On November 14, 1971, Rhetts died during a vacation in London, England of a heart attack.
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Charles Edward Rhetts was born on 21 May 1910 in Columbus.
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Charles Edward Rhetts died on 14 November 1971 in London.
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