Dayton S. Mak
Dayton S. Mak | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to Kuwait | |
| In office 1961–1962 | |
| President | John F. Kennedy |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Parker T. Hart |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 10, 1917 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | March 16, 2018 (aged 100) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Spouse | Julia Mak |
| Children | Holly Mak |
| Residence | Washington DC |
| Alma mater | University of Arizona, University of Pennsylvania, Middle East Institute, Naval War College |
| Profession | Diplomat |
| Awards | Purple Hearts, Bronze Star |
Dayton Seymour Mak (July 10, 1917 – March 16, 2018) was an American diplomat who served posts in England, Libya, Lebanon, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Germany. He was the first U.S. Chargé d'Affaires of Kuwait. Mak was also former Director of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, for Near East South Asia Affairs.