jul 9, 1946 - Elevation of Legations to Embassy Status
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The White House announced the elevation of the Australian and American legations to embassy stratus. On September 11, 1946, Norman J. O. Makin presented his credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Australia to the Government of the United States. On September 25, 1946, Robert Butler presented his credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Government of Australia.
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