Carson B. Armenio

Carson B. Armenio is the 1st United Nations ambassador from Saint Paul.

Early Life
Carson Armenio was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 14, 1920. His father, Thomas, was a lawyer, and his mother was an accountant at Coca Cola. At age 12, he and his family moved to Tampa, Florida.

Education
Carson Armenio acquired his Bachelor in Law in 1940, at Harvard Law School. His Masters in Law was acquired in 1942, and his Doctorate in law was acquired in 1946.

Police Career
From May 18, 1946 to January 4, 1947, Armenio served as the Chief of Police of the St. Paul Police Department. He resigned due to unpopular public opinion.

He now currently serves as a Detective in the St. Paul Police Department.

United Nations
He served as the UN Ambassador for St. Paul, being in this position from September 16, 1947 to August 19, 1950.

Military Career
From June 15, 1950 to August 4, 1951, Armenio served as a General in the Saint Paul Armed Forces. He retired from this position due to allegations of corruption, which he was eventually cleared for.

Political Views
Armenio is a self-proclaimed conservative. He has pushed for less governmental involvement in a citizen's affairs, as well as the freedom of speech and increased police protection against crimes. He was formerly the Chairman of the Conservative Party of St. Paul.