Edward S. Little

Edward Southard Little (July 20, 1918 – November 4, 2004) was an American diplomat. He was the United States Ambassador to Chad from 1974 to 1976.[1][2]

For the Episcopal bishop, see Edward S. Little II.

Edward Southard Little
8th United States Ambassador to Chad
In office December 7, 1974 – February 23, 1976
President	Gerald Ford
Preceded by	Edward W. Mulcahy
Succeeded by	William G. Bradford
Personal details
Born	July 20, 1918 Toledo, Ohio
Died	November 4, 2004(2004-11-04) (aged 86) Alexandria, Virginia
Spouse(s)	Marian Elizabeth McCarty
Profession	Diplomat

Biography

Edward Little was born on July 20, 1918, in Toledo, Ohio, He was the son of Herbert Woodruff Little and Sara Marie (Southard) Little. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and was also an economist. He married Marian Elizabeth McCarty (July 13, 1904 – January 5, 1992) on October 17, 1941, and later fought in the United States Navy in World War II. He later joined the U.S. Foreign Service. On October 3, 1974, President Gerald Ford nominated Little to be the United States Ambassador to Chad. He was confirmed on December 7, 1974, and remained in that post until February 23, 1976.

Edward Little died of cancer on November 4, 2004.[3] He is interred at Arlington National Cemetery.[4]

References

1. https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/people/little-edward-southard
2. http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/little.html
4. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42819758

External links

• United States Department of State: Chiefs of Mission for Chad
• United States Department of State: Chad
• United States Embassy in N'Djamena

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Edward W. Mulcahy	United States Ambassador to Chad 1974–1976	Succeeded by William G. Bradford

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Department of State website https://www.state.gov/countries-areas/. (U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets)