Adolph Dubs
United States Ambassador to Afghanistan (1920–1979) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Adolph Dubs[1] (August 4, 1920 – February 14, 1979), also known as Spike Dubs, was an American diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Afghanistan from May 13, 1978, until his death in 1979.[2] He was killed during a rescue attempt after his kidnapping.
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Adolph Dubs | |
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13th United States Ambassador to Afghanistan | |
In office July 12, 1978 – February 14, 1979 | |
President | Jimmy Carter |
Preceded by | Theodore L. Eliot Jr. |
Succeeded by | Robert Finn |
Personal details | |
Born | (1920-08-04)August 4, 1920 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | February 14, 1979(1979-02-14) (aged 58) Kabul, Democratic Republic of Afghanistan |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Spouses | Jane Wilson
(m. 1945; div. 1976)Mary Anne Parsons (m. 1976) |
Children | 1 (adopted) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Rank | Lieutenant commander |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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