Joseph S. Farland

Joseph Simpson Farland (August 11, 1914 – January 28, 2007) served as United States Ambassador to four countries.

[1] Farland was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia and raised in that city as well as in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

After the war besides continuing his law activities Farland also served as president of coal companies.

Kissinger's clandestine meeting with Zhou Enlai paved the way for President Richard Nixon's own visit to China.

Farland was then appointed Ambassador to New Zealand, but did not accept the position and returned to the practice of law.