10 Facts About Walter Howe

Walter Howe was an American diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to Chile from 1958 to 1961.

Walter Howe's mother was the first Republican state central committeewoman from the 30th Senatorial District after passage of the Women's Suffrage Amendment.

Walter Howe was a Republican member of the Connecticut General Assembly from 1934 to 1942 representing Litchfield.

Walter Howe served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1939 to 1940 and director of the United States Foreign Operations Mission to Columbia.

Walter Howe served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War, retiring with the rank of Commander.

In 1954, Walter Howe was assigned to be chief of the United States Technical assistance program in Columbia, serving in that role until 1956.

Walter Howe presented his credentials on June 1,1958, and served until his mission was terminated and he left his post on March 15,1961, after the John F Kennedy became president.

Walter Howe was a strong critic of Fidel Castro and his regime.

In November 1936, Walter Howe was married to Smith College graduate Mary Jane Wild, a daughter of Mary Wild and Alfred Wild, who was an investor in Colorado mines for many years.

Walter Howe died at the University of Virginia Hospital in Barboursville, Virginia, aged 58, after suffering a heart attack.