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Will Mercer Cook (March 30 1903 – October 4 1987) popularly known as Mercer Cook was an African-American diplomat and professor. He was the first American ambassador to the Gambia appointed while ambassador to Senegal. He was also the second American ambassador to Niger.He was the son of the noted composer Will Marion Cook.

active years end date
1964-05-30, 1966-07-01
active years start date
1961-06-22, 1964-07-09, 1965-05-18
birth date
1903-03-30
birth place
Washington D.C.
country
Niger, Senegal, The Gambia
death date
1987-10-04
death place
Washington D.C.
nationality
United States
order in office
1st, 2nd, 3rd
president
Lyndon B. Johnson, John F. Kennedy
profession
Diplomacy
religion
Catholic Church
successor
William R. Rivkin, Robert_J._Ryan

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