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Loftus Becker | |
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6th Legal Adviser of the Department of State | |
In office June 13, 1957 –August 15, 1959 | |
Preceded by | Herman Phleger |
Succeeded by | Eric H. Hager |
Personal details | |
Education | Harvard University University of Pennsylvania |
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