V. John Krehbiel

Victor John Krehbiel (1905–1997) was an American ambassador to Finland (1973–1975).[1][2] At the time of his appointment, Khrebiel was 67 and a senior field underwriter for the Aetna Life and Casualty Company in South Laguna, California. His appointment was characterized as having “followed the custom of rewarding major campaign contributors with ambassadorships.” According to preliminary reports from the General Accounting Office, he raised funds for Nixon for at least a decade and contributed at least $10,000 to the President's campaign in 1972.[3]

In a January 1974 meeting with Vice President Gerald Ford, Krehbeil stated he was working to increase trade between Finland and the United States and discussed issues regarding relationships with the Soviet Union, Finland and the United States.[1]

References
  1. "MEMORANDUM OF CONVERSATION" (PDF). Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
  2. "Victor John Krehbiel (1905–1997)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
  3. "MARSHALL GREEN NAMED AS ENVOI". The New York Times. February 28, 1973. Retrieved February 9, 2020.


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