Carl W. Strom


Carl Walther Strom was an American diplomat who served as United States ambassador to Cambodia, replacing Robert M. McClintock, from October 11, 1956 to March 8, 1959 and United States ambassador to Bolivia from April 8, 1959 to May 8, 1961.

Biography

He graduated from Luther College (Iowa) in 1919 and earned a PhD in mathematics from the University of Illinois.

Diplomatic career

Strom was named United States ambassador to Cambodia on October 11, 1956. Strom served until March 8, 1959. On April 8, 1959 he was named United States ambassador to Bolivia. He served until May 8, 1961.