George A. Garrett

George Angus Garrett (August 5, 1888 – September 29, 1971) was an American investment banker and diplomat. In April 1947, he was appointed minister to Ireland; in 1950, he became the first United States Ambassador to Ireland, a position he held until May 1951.

Early life Garrett's former house in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Garrett was born on August 5, 1888, in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Education He first attended Cornell University, before graduating in 1910 from the University of Chicago. As a civilian he pursued a career as a stockbroker. In 1932, Garrett was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.

In April 1947, Garrett was appointed minister to Ireland by President Harry S. Truman, and became the last US chief of mission in Ireland with the formal title of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary. becoming the first US chief of mission in Ireland with the formal title of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.

Death Garrett died on September 29, 1971, and was interred at the Washington National Cathedral.