Nomination of John A. Gavin To Be United States Ambassador to Mexico

The President today announced his intention to nominate John A. Gavin, of California, to be Ambassador to Mexico, vice Julian Nava, resigned.

Mr. Gavin served in the United States Navy in 1952-55. In 1956 he began his acting career and has appeared in many films and television series. He is a past president of the Screen Actors Guild.

In 1961-63 he was a member of a special task force in the Department of State and special adviser to the Organization of American States in 1961-65.

Since 1968 he has been president of Gamma Services Corp. of Los Angeles, Calif. He is a trustee of Villanova Preparatory School.

Mr. Gavin was graduated from Stanford University (B.A., 1952). He is married to the former Constance Towers and has four children. He was born in Los Angeles, Calif., on April 8, 1931.