Edward Joseph Perkins (June 8, 1928 – November 7, 2020) was an American career diplomat who served as U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, South Africa, the United Nations, and Australia. He also served as the director of the United States State Department's Diplomatic Corps.
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In office November 24, 1993 – July 19, 1996 |
President | Bill Clinton |
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Preceded by | Mel Sembler |
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Succeeded by | Genta H. Holmes |
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In office May 12, 1992 – January 27, 1993 |
President | George H. W. Bush Bill Clinton |
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Preceded by | Thomas R. Pickering |
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Succeeded by | Madeleine Albright |
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In office September 22, 1989 – May 7, 1992 |
President | George H. W. Bush |
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Preceded by | George S. Vest |
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Succeeded by | Genta H. Holmes |
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In office November 27, 1986 – May 22, 1989 |
President | Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush |
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Preceded by | Herman W. Nickel |
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Succeeded by | William L. Swing |
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In office August 28, 1985 – October 22, 1986 |
President | Ronald Reagan |
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Preceded by | William L. Swing |
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Succeeded by | James Bishop |
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Born | Edward Joseph Perkins (1928-06-08)June 8, 1928 Sterlington, Louisiana, U.S. |
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Died | November 7, 2020(2020-11-07) (aged 92) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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Political party | Republican |
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Spouse | Lucy Chen-mei Liu |
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Children | 2 |
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Education | University of Maryland, University College (BA) University of Southern California (MPA, DPA) |
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