Background
III, John Alexander McKesson, was born on March 29, 1922 in New York City. Son of John Alexander and Mildred Fleming (Warner) McK.
international relations educator
III, John Alexander McKesson, was born on March 29, 1922 in New York City. Son of John Alexander and Mildred Fleming (Warner) McK.
AB, Columbia University, 1941. Master of Arts in International Relations, Columbia University, 1942. Master of Arts in Art History, Columbia University, 1982.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Eastern Michigan University, 1972.
Foreign service officer, Department of State, Washington and abroad, 1947-1975; American ambassador, Libreville, Gabon, 1971-1975; vice president, Etudes Travaux et Gestion, Paris, 1975-1978; editor-in-chief, United Nations Plaza Magazine, New York City, 1980-1981; professor, New York University, New York City, since 1983.
Lieutenant United States Navy, 1942-1946. Member Foreign Service Association, Regency Club.
Married Erna Jensson, January 4, 1950 (deceased May 1971). 1 child, John A. IV.