Raul Yzaguirre
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Raul Humberto Yzaguirre (born July 22, 1939) is an American civil rights activist. He is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He served as the president and CEO of the National Council of La Raza from 1974 to 2004 and as U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic from November 2010 to May 2013.
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Raul Yzaguirre | |
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United States Ambassador to the Dominican Republic | |
In office November 17, 2010 – May 29, 2013 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Christopher Lambert (Chargé d'Affaires ad interim) |
Succeeded by | James "Wally" Brewster Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Raul Humberto Yzaguirre (1939-07-22) July 22, 1939 (age 84) San Juan, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Audrey Yzaguirre |
Alma mater | George Washington University |
Profession | Activist |
Awards | Presidential Medal of Freedom (2022) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1958–1962 |
Unit | United States Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) |
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