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Hiram Bingham IV (1903-1988) served as a U.S. diplomat in [[France]] during [[World War II]]. He is remembered for saving the lives of thousands of refugees during the war through his principled opposition to U.S. policy.  A [[U.S.]] postage stamp commemorates his contributions.<ref>http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/rls/stamps/67014.htm</ref>

'''Hiram Bingham IV''' (1903-1988) served as a U.S. diplomat in [[France]] during [[World War II]]. He is remembered for saving the lives of thousands of refugees during the war through his principled opposition to U.S. policy.  A [[U.S.]] postage stamp commemorates his contributions.<ref>http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/rls/stamps/67014.htm</ref>

Born to a prominent Connecticut family, Bingham's father was an archaeologist who inspired the [[Indiana Jones]] movie character.  Henry Bingham IV graduated from Yale in 1925 and studied international law at Harvard. After he entered the Foreign Service in 1929, his postings included China, Poland and England.

Born to a prominent Connecticut family, Bingham's father was an archaeologist who inspired the [[Indiana Jones]] movie character.  Henry Bingham IV graduated from Yale in 1925 and studied international law at Harvard. After he entered the Foreign Service in 1929, his postings included China, Poland and England.