Patricia Anne Morton

Patricia Anne Morton (May 30, 1935 – October 16, 2019) was an American Foreign Service Specialist. She was the first woman to serve as a Diplomatic Security special agent. She also served as the deputy director and manager of the Federal Women's Program.

Patricia Anne Morton
Born(1935-05-30)May 30, 1935
Centralia, Washington, U.S.
DiedOctober 16, 2019(2019-10-16) (aged 84)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting placeNapavine Cemetery, Napavine, WA
EmployerU.S. Department of State
Known for

Biography

Patricia ("Patti") Anne Morton was born in Centralia, Washington, May 30, 1935.[1] Her parents were Russell and Clara (Haase) Morton.[1] She graduated from Napavine High School in Napavine, Washington, in 1952.[2] She earned a bachelor's degree from Western Washington University in 1957.[1][2] For three years, she worked as a secretary for Albert Rosellini, former governor of Washington.[2]

In 1965, she was accepted into the United States Foreign Service.[2][3] Her assignments included Nepal, Kinshasa, Cameroon, Singapore, and Saigon. In 1972, she became the first woman to serve as a Diplomatic Security special agent.[3][4] Later, she became the deputy director and manager of the Federal Women's Program.[5][6]

Morton died in Washington, D.C., on October 16, 2019.[1] Her blue clutch bag, used to carry her .357 Magnum pistol during her assignment at the Washington field office, was donated to the National Museum of American Diplomacy.[3]

References
  1. "Patricia Anne Morton May 30 1935 October 16 2019 (age 84), death notice, USA". United States Obituary Notice. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  2. "Native of Napavine in Nepal". The Daily Chronicle. 1967-06-03. p. 7. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
  3. "In Memoriam: Patricia Anne (Patti) Morton". The National Museum of American Diplomacy. 20 November 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  4. Department Of State. The Office of Electronic Information, Bureau of Public Affairs. "Diplomatic Security Special Agents: Women of the Global Force". 2001-2009.state.gov. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  5. "Patricia Anne Morton May 30, 1935 ~ October 16, 2019 (age 84)". newellhoerlings.com. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  6. "Bureau Notes". State - The Newsletter. United States Department of State. 1982. p. 62. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
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