1912 - Born on the 11th of November in Laredo, Texas, U.S.A.

1934 - He graduated in Baylor University with a Law degree.

1942 - He worked for the U.S. Department of State.

         - He joined the Diplomatic Service a principal diplomatic arm of the United States government.

1955 - He served for two years as an Ambassador to El Salvador.

1957 - He became Assistant Secretary of State for Economic Affairs.

1960 - He became Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs.

1961 - He was appointed by President John F. Kennedy (the 35th President of the United States) as

            Ambassador to Mexico.

1966 - He resigned from the State Department to return to private life.

1999 - Died on the month of August.