Sir Gerald Campbell,

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(1879–1964) was a British

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. He served as British High Commissioner to Canada from 16 May 1938 to 1941. He then was transferred in 1941 by

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to serve as British

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to the United States, in order to improve relations between Britain and the United States during

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. He had previously held this position in

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from 1931 to 1938. He became very popular in the United States, especially for his "after-dinner stories". His

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, ''Of True Experience'', was published in 1948.

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* * 1879 births 1964 deaths High commissioners of the United Kingdom to Canada Knights Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George Officers of the Order of St John Fellows of the Royal Geographical Society {{UK-diplomat-stub