A Kentucky author has published a book about Henry Clay Ide, a prominent diplomat and public servant with deep ties to Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Ide's career included service as principal of St. Johnsbury Academy, Caledonia County State's Attorney, Chief Justice of Samoa, Governor-General of the Philippines, and U.S. Ambassador to Spain.
The book details Ide's life and contributions, highlighting his rise from local educator to international diplomat. The author, based in Kentucky, researched Ide's legacy and his impact on both the Northeast Kingdom and American foreign policy.
Ide is buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury, where an obelisk marks the family burial ground.
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