Clement Conger
American museum curator and civil servant (1912–2004) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Clement Ellis Conger (October 15, 1912 – January 11, 2004) was an American museum curator and public servant. He served as director of the U.S. Department of State Office of Fine Arts, where in that role he worked as curator of both the Diplomatic Reception Rooms and Blair House. He also served as Curator of the White House, at the pleasure of Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter, and Reagan.[1][2] Prior to working as a curator, Conger served as a Foreign Service Officer, as the Deputy Chief of Protocol of the United States and as the Assistant Secretary of the Combined Chiefs of Staff.
Quick Facts 4th White House Curator, President ...
Clement Conger | |
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4th White House Curator | |
In office 1970–1986 | |
President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | James R. Ketchum |
Succeeded by | Rex Scouten |
1st Curator of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms | |
In office 1961–1992 | |
Deputy | Gail F. Serfaty |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Gail F. Serfaty |
Deputy Chief of Protocol of the United States | |
In office 1958–1961 | |
Assistant Chief of Protocol of the United States | |
In office 1955–1957 | |
Special Assistant, Arms Control and Disarmament Agency | |
Assistant Secretary of the Combined Chiefs of Staff | |
In office c.1943–c.1945 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Clement Ellis Conger (1912-10-15)October 15, 1912 Harrisonburg, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | January 11, 2004(2004-01-11) (aged 91) Delray Beach, Florida, U.S. |
Cause of death | Pneumonia |
Resting place | Glendale, California, U.S. |
Spouse | Lianne Hopkins Conger |
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Education | Strayer College George Washington University |
Occupation | Cultural heritage management |
Known for | Creation of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms |
Committees | Fine Arts Committee |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | c.1940–1945 |
Rank | Major |
Commands | Assistant Secretary of the Combined Chiefs of Staff |
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