Mercer Cook
Will Mercer Cook (March 30, 1903 – October 4, 1987), popularly known as Mercer Cook, was a diplomat and professor. He was the first American ambassador to the Gambia after it became independent, appointed in 1965 while also still serving as ambassador to Senegal. He was also the second American ambassador to Niger.
Will Mercer Cook | |
|---|---|
| 3rd United States Ambassador to Senegal | |
| In office July 9, 1964 – July 1, 1966 | |
| President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | Philip Mayer Kaiser |
| Succeeded by | William R. Rivkin |
| 1st United States Ambassador to The Gambia | |
| In office May 18, 1965 – July 1, 1966 | |
| President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Succeeded by | William R. Rivkin |
| 2nd United States Ambassador to Niger | |
| In office June 22, 1961 – May 30, 1964 | |
| President | John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | R. Borden Reams |
| Succeeded by | Robert J. Ryan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 30, 1903 Washington, D.C. |
| Died | October 4, 1987 Washington, D.C. |
| Nationality | United States |
| Spouse | Vashti Smith (August 31, 1929 - 1969, her death) |
| Children | Mercer Jacques |
| Alma mater | Amherst College, BA, 1925; University of Paris, teacher's diploma, 1926; Brown University, MA, 1931, PhD, 1936 |
| Profession | Diplomat |
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