Mercer Cook

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1903 –

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Who is Mercer Cook?

Will Mercer Cook, popularly known as Mercer Cook, was an African-American diplomat and professor. He was the first American ambassador to the Gambia, appointed while ambassador to Senegal. He was also the second American ambassador to Niger.

He was the son of the noted composer Will Marion Cook.

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Born
Mar 30, 1903
Washington, D.C.
Died
May 5, 2024

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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