Joseph L. Johnson

Joseph Lowery Johnson (February 14, 1874 – 1945) was the United States Ambassador to Liberia from 1918 to 1922.

Joseph L. Johnson
United States Ambassador to Liberia
In office
August 27, 1918 – February 13, 1922
PresidentWoodrow Wilson
Preceded byJames L. Curtis
Succeeded bySolomon Porter Hood
Personal details
Born(1874-02-14)February 14, 1874
Washington Township, Ohio
Died1945 (aged 70-71)

Early life

Johnson was born on February 14, 1874 in Washington Township, Ohio. Johnson was of African ancestry.[1]

Career

Johnson was appointed by President Woodrow Wilson to the position of United States Ambassador to Liberia on August 27, 1918. The presentation of his credentials occurred on October 8, 1919. He remained in this position until February 13, 1922.[2]

Death

Johnson died in 1945.[2]

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References
  1. "Johnson, J." Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
  2. "Department History - Joseph Lowery Johnson (1874–1945)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
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