Philip Henry Alston Jr. (April 19, 1911 – March 2, 1988) was an American lawyer and diplomat who served as U.S.
Upon completion of law school, Alston began practicing at the law firm that would become Alston, Miller and Gaines, where he became a partner in 1942.
[2] From 1942–1945, Alston served in the United States Navy, and returned to his legal practice following the end of World War II.
[3] In 1976, Alston was chairman of Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign committee.
[4] Carter appointed him ambassador to Australia and Nauru in 1977 and 1979, respectively.