Solomon Porter Hood (July 30, 18531943) the United States Minister to Liberia from 1921 to 1926.

Early life

Hood was born on July 30, 1853, in

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Diplomatic career

Hood was appointed by President

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to the position of United States Minister to Liberia on October 26, 1921. The presentation of his credentials occurred on February 13, 1922. He remained in this position until January 9, 1926. Hood also served as the United States Consul General to

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from 1922 to 1924.

Personal life

Hood married Mary Anna Davis in 1884. Hood was a member of the

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. Hood was a member of the

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and the

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Death

Hood died in 1943 in

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. Hood was interred at the Crystal Stream Cemetery in Locust, New Jersey.

References

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