Carl Walther Strom (December 22, 1899 – January 27, 1969) was an American diplomat who served as United States ambassador to Cambodia, replacing Robert M. McClintock, from October 11, 1956, to March 8, 1959, and United States ambassador to Bolivia from April 8, 1959, to May 8, 1961.
Biography He graduated from Luther College (Iowa) in 1919The Papers of Carl W. Strom, 1882-1990 | Luther College Archives and earned a PhD in mathematics from the University of Illinois.
Diplomatic career Strom was named United States ambassador to Cambodia on October 11, 1956. Strom served until March 8, 1959. On April 8, 1959, he was named United States ambassador to Bolivia. He served until May 8, 1961.
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