Spruille Braden (1894–1978)

Non-career appointee
State of Residence: New York

1. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Colombia)
   Appointed: April 27, 1935
   
   • Did not serve in this capacity.
2. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Colombia)
   Appointed: January 20, 1939
   Presentation of Credentials: February 15, 1939
   Termination of Mission: Left Colombia March 12, 1942
3. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Cuba)
   Appointed: December 20, 1941
   Presentation of Credentials: May 19, 1942
   Termination of Mission: Left post on April 27, 1945
4. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Argentina)
   Appointed: May 8, 1945
   Presentation of Credentials: May 21, 1945
   Termination of Mission: Left post on September 23, 1945
5. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs
   Appointed: August 25, 1945
   Entry on Duty: October 29, 1945
   Termination of Appointment: June 27, 1947
   • Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned after confirmation on Oct 23, 1945.