Richard L. Walker
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This article is about an American scholar and ambassador. For other people, see Richard Walker. For the baseball player, see Dixie Walker.
Richard Louis "Dixie" Walker (April 13, 1922 ā July 22, 2003) was an American scholar, author, and former ambassador to South Korea.
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Richard "Dixie" Walker | |
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United States Ambassador to South Korea | |
In office August 12, 1981 ā October 25, 1986 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | William H. Gleysteen, Jr. |
Succeeded by | James R. Lilley |
Personal details | |
Born | (1922-04-13)April 13, 1922 Bellefonte, Pennsylvania |
Died | July 22, 2003(2003-07-22) (aged 81) Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. |
Resting place | Berlin, Maryland |
Spouse | Celeno Kenly |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Drew University (BA) Yale University (MA, PhD) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1943-1946 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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