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David Kirkpatrick Este Bruce (February 12, 1898 – December 5, 1977) was an American diplomat, intelligence officer and politician. He served as ambassador to France, the Federal Republic of Germany, and the United Kingdom, the only American to be all three. Background.
David K. E. Bruce During the Truman Administration Ambassador David Bruce served as Assistant Secretary of Commerce, 1947-48; Chief of the Economic Cooperation Administration to France, May 1948-49; United States Ambassador to France, 1949-52; and Under Secretary of State, 1952-53.
Bruce, David K. E. (David Kirkpatrick Este), 1898-1977. (1898 - 1977) Ambassador to the United Kingdom (1961 - 1969). Bruce discusses John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) relationship with Prime Minister Harold M. Macmillan and JFK’s skill at foreign affairs, among other issues. Series 1.
David K. E. Bruce was not only a diplomat of uncommon character and influence, he was also a man whose breadth of friendships, intellect, and empathy for the feelings of others made him an ideal representative of this Nation abroad.
Dec 6, 1977 · David K. E. Bruce, one of the nation's most gifted and seasoned diplomats, died early yesterday at Georgetown Medical Center in Washington. Mr. Bruce, who was 79 years old,...
Jul 14, 2024 · American diplomat, intelligence officer, head of Office of Strategic Services in Europe (1898-1977) David Kirkpatrick Este Bruce. d.k.e. bruce.
According to his diary, David Bruce virtually selected the London Embassy for himself: before his inauguration as President, John F. Kennedy told the veteran diplomat and Democratic Party supporter that he could have any post he wanted and Bruce had no hesitation in...
