John Gordon Mein

John Gordon Mein
United States Ambassador to Guatemala
In office
September 22, 1965  August 28, 1968
PresidentLyndon B. Johnson
Preceded byJohn O. Bell
Succeeded byNathaniel Davis
Personal details
BornSeptember 10, 1913
Cadiz, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedAugust 28, 1968(1968-08-28) (aged 54)
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Resting placeRock Creek Cemetery
Washington, D.C., U.S.
ProfessionDiplomat

John Gordon Mein (September 10, 1913 – August 28, 1968) was an American diplomat who served as the United States ambassador to Guatemala. He was the first United States ambassador to be assassinated while serving in office.