Dayton S. Mak

Dayton S. Mak
United States Ambassador to Kuwait
In office
1961–1962
PresidentJohn F. Kennedy
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byParker T. Hart
Personal details
Born(1917-07-10)July 10, 1917
DiedMarch 16, 2018(2018-03-16) (aged 100)
SpouseJulia Mak
ChildrenHolly Mak
Alma materUniversity of Arizona, University of Pennsylvania, Middle East Institute, Naval War College
ProfessionDiplomat
AwardsPurple Hearts, Bronze Star
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Dayton Seymour Mak (July 10, 1917 – March 16, 2018) was an American diplomat who served posts in England, Libya, Lebanon, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Germany. He was the first U.S. Chargé d'Affaires of Kuwait. Mak was also former Director of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, for Near East South Asia Affairs.