Walter Howe (June 10, 1907 – April 8, 1966) was an American diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to Chile from 1958 to 1961.
His sister, Margaret Bruce Howe, was the founder of the Prospect Press in Hartford and was the wife of Herbert L. Crapo, editor of the Litchfield Enquirer.
His paternal grandparents were Mary Anne Bruce (née Robins) and Walter Howe, an attorney and member of the New York State Legislature.
[10][11] He presented his credentials on June 1, 1958, and served until his mission was terminated and he left his post on March 15, 1961, after the John F. Kennedy became president.
[12] On behalf of President Eisenhower, he wrote a letter "defending our policies and sharply attacking Fidel Castro and other Cuban leaders for 'betrayal' of the ideals they proclaimed when they took power on Jan. 1, 1959.