1888 - 1959
John Foster Dulles was an American diplomat and lawyer who served as U.S. Secretary of State under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1959. He is best known for his role in shaping Cold War foreign policy, particularly his advocacy for the policy of containment and the establishment of the Mutual Defense Assistance Program. Dulles played a significant part in various international agreements and strategies during his tenure, including the formation of NATO and the SEATO alliance.