Warren Robinson Austin

Republican Senator of Vermont

Congresses Served

Senate Terms

January 1, 1877 (85 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 1962

Death

Served as United States Senator and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
Born in Vermont and educated at local schools and the University of Vermont.
Practiced law in partnership with his father after being admitted to the bar.
Held various local political offices, including Mayor of St. Albans and State’s Attorney of Franklin County.
Elected to the U.S. Senate in a special election in 1931 and re-elected in 1934 and 1940.
Opposed the New Deal but supported internationalist policies, aligning with President Franklin D. Roosevelt on key issues.
Served as Assistant Minority Leader in the Senate from 1939 to 1942.
Appointed as the first U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations in 1947, serving until 1953.
Played a significant role during the early Cold War, advocating for Western Bloc positions on various international issues.
Involved in significant events such as the creation of Israel and the Korean War.
Received multiple honorary degrees from various universities.
Engaged in community activities and hobbies during retirement, including amateur orchardist pursuits.