Anthony B. Akers

Anthony B. Akers
9th United States Ambassador to New Zealand
In office
July 18, 1961  August 25, 1963
PresidentJohn F. Kennedy
Preceded byFrancis H. Russell
Succeeded byHerbert B. Powell
Personal details
Born(1914-10-19)October 19, 1914
Charlotte, Texas, U.S.
DiedApril 1, 1976(1976-04-01) (aged 61)
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ChildrenAndra Akers
Ellery Akers
EducationColumbia University (LLB)
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy
Battles/warsWorld War II
Pacific War

Anthony Boyce Akers (October 19, 1914 – April 1, 1976) was an American attorney, diplomat, and political candidate who served as the United States Ambassador to New Zealand from 1961 to 1963.