James Cooley (1791–1828) was the first

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of the United States in

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. Cooley was appointed on May 2, 1826 but did not arrive until 1827, after being designated by the Secretary of State

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. as the first. He was charged with “promoting

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, implementing a policy of preferential tariffs and broadening bilateral relations.” Cooley died in Peru on February 24, 1828.

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1791 births 1828 deaths Ambassadors of the United States to Peru {{US-diplomat-stub