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David McKendree Key (February 4, 1900 – July 15, 1988) of Tennessee, a descendant of David M. Key, served as United States Ambassador to Burma from April 1950 to October 1951, and later as the Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs of the State Department. He graduated from Harvard College.

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David McK. Key
4th Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs
In office December 18, 1953 – July 31, 1955
President	Dwight Eisenhower
Preceded by	Robert D. Murphy
Succeeded by	Francis O. Wilcox
United States Ambassador to Burma
In office April 1950 – October 1951
President	Harry S. Truman
Preceded by	J. Klahr Huddle
Succeeded by	William J. Sebald
Personal details
Born	(1900-02-04)February 4, 1900 Tennessee, U.S.
Died	July 15, 1988(1988-07-15) (aged 88)
Education	Harvard College
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• Burma
• David McK. Key, 88, A Former Ambassador

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by J. Klahr Huddle	U.S. Ambassador to Burma April 26, 1950 – October 28, 1951	Succeeded by William J. Sebald
Government offices
Preceded by Robert Daniel Murphy	Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs December 18, 1953 – July 31, 1955	Succeeded by Francis O. Wilcox

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